The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. France will reimburse between 12% and 12% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates.
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20% VAT rateActual tax refund value up to 16.33% on standard VAT items, subject to amount spent and Terms and Conditions. Please note: typical value for immediate tax refunds is 10.8%.
For an immediate VAT refund, you should present all your documents at the tax refund desk at the airport, the port or the train station from which you are departing. Otherwise, you must send the documents by post to a tax refund office such as Detaxe SAS, Global Blue France or Detaxe.com.
If you're visiting an EU country, you'll generally have to pay the price of an item, VAT and all, and get your refund after the fact. There are several requirements to follow to claim your refund. For instance, you must take your new item or items home within three months of the purchase.