consumption tax rate; sales tax rate; VAT rate
Refers to the percentage rate of Japan's consumption tax (消費税). Often discussed in contexts of tax increases or price calculations.
The consumption tax rate was raised from 8% to 10%.
This price includes the 10% consumption tax rate.
消費税 is the consumption tax itself, while 消費税率 specifically refers to the tax rate (percentage).
Compound of 消費 (consumption) + 税 (tax) + 率 (rate). A straightforward modern term.