Translation guide
An excise tax is a tax on specific goods, often included in the price. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 物品税, but other terms exist depending on context.
A tax levied on specific goods, such as alcohol, tobacco, or fuel.
The standard term for excise tax on goods. Commonly used in legal and everyday contexts.
There is a high excise tax on cigarettes.
Refers to consumption tax, which is a broader tax. Sometimes used in contexts where excise tax is part of consumption tax, but not a direct equivalent.
Not a direct translation; use only when the distinction between excise and general consumption tax is not important.
Consumption tax applies to most goods.
Excise taxes on particular categories of goods, often named after the product.
物品税 (excise tax) is levied on specific goods, while 消費税 (consumption tax) is a broad-based tax on most goods and services. In Japan, the consumption tax rate is 10%, but some items like alcohol and tobacco also have additional excise taxes.
Excise tax is imposed on specific goods, while consumption tax is broadly imposed.
たばこ税は健康増進のために使われる。
The tobacco excise tax is used for health promotion.
The gasoline excise tax is included in the price of gasoline.