Visitors from countries with value-added tax often ask whether they can claim tax back on Rodeo Drive purchases. Here is how it works.
No tourist tax refund
The United States has no VAT-style refund for visitors. California sales tax is added at the register and is not refunded when you leave the country.
What rate will I pay?
Beverly Hills' combined sales tax rate is roughly 10%. Published figures differ, and Los Angeles County rates changed in October 2026, so check the current rate with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration before you budget a big purchase.
Shipping your purchase
When a retailer ships an item directly to an address outside California, it usually does not charge California sales tax. Your home state or country may then charge its own use tax or import duty. Ask the boutique about shipping before you buy.
Customs at home
International travelers should check their own country's duty-free allowance before flying home with jewelry, watches or leather goods, and keep receipts handy for customs.
This guide is general information, not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
- Can tourists get a tax refund on Rodeo Drive?
- Generally no. The United States has no VAT-style tax refund for visitors, so California sales tax is charged on purchases and is not refunded at the airport.
- What is the sales tax in Beverly Hills?
- The combined rate is roughly 10%. Published figures differ and Los Angeles County rates changed in October 2026, so check the current rate with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
- Do I pay sales tax if the store ships my purchase?
- Retailers usually do not charge California sales tax on items they ship directly to an address outside California, but your home state or country may charge its own use tax or import duty. Ask the boutique before you buy.