TOKYO -- Japan is considering taxing small overseas purchases via cross-border e-commerce platforms that had previously been exempt, targeting an influx of low-priced goods into the country.
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Japan weighs taxing low-value imports through Temu, Shein
Proposed end of exemption for big platforms aims to even playing field for domestic sellers
A consumption tax exemption for low-value imports has helped Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein in Japan. © Reuters
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