i am a french citizen. do i have to pay tax if i buy a laptop in new york and bring it back to france

Vedroche wrote:

I am a french citizen. Do I have to pay tax if i buy a laptop in new york and bring it back to france?

Yes. Everyone who buys a product in the US pays the local applicable taxes at the time of purchase. If you want a tax refund contact your country's tax authority. Be prepared to pay the import duty on the product when you contact your country's tax authority.