cacao.tax

Requirements for Sales Tax Refund

What you need to claim your sales tax refund as an international visitor

Checklist: before you come

Check it before your appointment so you don't make the trip for nothing.

  • Valid passport (or visa or INE) from a country other than the United States
  • Original receipts for all your purchases
  • Your departure flight details
  • The items you bought, new and unused
  • Your appointment scheduled

Required Documents

  • Original Receipts

    All original purchase receipts from retail transactions. For online purchases, please provide the original receipt or packing slip included with your shipment.

  • Non U.S. Passport

    Valid passport confirming international visitor status. Alternative acceptable documents include Visa or INE (Mexican National ID).

  • Flight Information

    Departure flight details confirming exit from Texas

Additional Requirements

  • Purchased Merchandise

    Customers must present all purchased items for inspection at processing centers in new and unused condition.

How You Get Paid

  • Bank Transfer

    Paid by transfer once the store pays us • Service fee: 50% of total sales tax recovered