日本将要求Temu等跨境电商缴纳消费税

Core Viewpoint - Japan is implementing a tax obligation for e-commerce platforms with annual sales exceeding 5 billion yen, targeting platforms like Temu, SHEIN, and Qoo10, which will affect the pricing of imported goods [2][4]. Group 1: Tax Regulation Changes - The Japanese government proposed a tax reform that requires e-commerce platforms with annual sales over 5 billion yen to fulfill tax obligations [4]. - Previously exempt small cross-border transactions under 10,000 yen (approximately 454 RMB) will now be subject to consumption tax, leading to an estimated price increase of around 10% for consumers [4][5]. - This change aims to address the influx of low-priced goods through Chinese-backed e-commerce platforms, which have been able to sell products at lower prices due to tax exemptions [2][5]. Group 2: Impact on Local Retailers - Local Japanese retailers, who are required to pay various taxes, are facing competitive disadvantages against these cross-border e-commerce platforms that have been evading tax obligations [5]. - The current policy mandates that imported goods priced over 10,000 yen must have consumption tax collected and remitted by the merchants on the platforms, but there have been reports of tax evasion among these merchants [5].