Korean phrase
~ 면세되나요? ~ myeon se doe na yo
Meaning
Is ___ tax-exempt?
When to use it
It asks whether an item is exempt from tax. This polite question is often used at airports, customs, or stores to check an item's tax status.
Example dialogue
담배는 면세되나요? tam bae neun myeon se doe na yo
Are cigarettes tax-exempt?
아니요, 국내에서는 과세돼요. a ni yo kung nae e seo neun kwa se dwae yo
No, they are taxed domestically.