Given the complexity and variability of tax laws across different countries, here we provide a general outline of the standard VAT/GST rates for each of the 18 countries where Amazon has a solid Seller Central presence. Keep in mind, specific costs or rates may change over time and additional rates or exceptions might apply depending on the type of goods or services being sold:

  1. United States: No federal VAT or sales tax; state sales taxes vary widely, typically ranging from 0% to over 10%.
  2. Canada: GST at 5%, with additional PST in certain provinces or HST ranging from 13% to 15% depending on the province.
  3. United Kingdom: Standard VAT rate is 20%.
  4. Germany: Standard VAT rate is 19%.
  5. France: Standard VAT rate is 20%.
  6. Italy: Standard VAT rate is 22%.
  7. Spain: Standard VAT rate is 21%.
  8. Japan: Consumption tax rate is 10%. …

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