Buying a macbook air as moroccan tourist

Hello everyone, Im a moroccan student , I'm going on vacation to USA NJ next month , I want to buy a Macbook Air M2 512GB SSD/ 16 GB unified memory because in my country it's way expensive there 2200$.And I want to know how to avoid paying tax also will I benefit from the 150$ apple card ?. Thank you in advance

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 12:31 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Aug 21, 2023 12:47 PM in response to rayane7

rayane7 wrote:

Hello everyone, Im a moroccan student , I'm going on vacation to USA NJ next month , I want to buy a Macbook Air M2 512GB SSD/ 16 GB unified memory because in my country it's way expensive there 2200$.And I want to know how to avoid paying tax also will I benefit from the 150$ apple card ?. Thank you in advance

When you buy a product in the US you will pay the local, state, and any other applicable taxes. You can not avoid paying tax on a retail purchase. Contact the store where you plan to purchase the computer to ensure they will have your desired configuration in stock when you arrive.

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BobTheFisherman

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Aug 21, 2023 12:52 PM in response to rayane7

rayane7 wrote:

Is there a store where I can buy a macbook without paying taxes?

In the US the State of Oregon does not have sales tax.

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rayane7 Author

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Aug 21, 2023 3:30 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

I guess I would buy it from NYC or Jersey city because I heard that you can get back paid taxes in the airport , it exists in EUROPE but I don't know if it's the same thing there in USA

MrHoffman

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Aug 21, 2023 3:38 PM in response to rayane7

rayane7 wrote:

I would tell him to get rid of the box and keep the laptop and the charger only so it would seem as his own old laptop .

Is it a good idea?

Violating customs and importation laws can result in forfeiture, fines, visa revocations, re-entry bans, and/or jail, depending on details and country of residence.

If you want to seek tax refunds atop all that, have at.

Were I your cousin, I would not touch this entire deal with the proverbial barge pole.

I do wish your cousin well with their visit to the US.

Aug 21, 2023 4:22 PM in response to rayane7

Pretending that the laptop is not a new purchase, in order to evade customs and import duties, is probably a very good way for your cousin and you to get into criminal trouble with the authorities in your country.

Buying a macbook air as moroccan tourist