Japanese phrase
___は課税対象ですか？ ___ wa ka zei tai shō de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ subject to tax?
When to use it
Checks whether a particular item must be taxed. The wording is polite and clear in travel situations involving purchases, customs, or tax-free shopping.
Example dialogue
この商品は課税対象ですか？ ko no shō hin wa ka zei tai shō de su ka
Is this item subject to tax?
はい、免税の対象外です。 ha i men zei no tai shō gai de su
Yes, it is not eligible for tax exemption.