[X4U] OT: Import Taxes (was 1 DIMM)

[Daniel Beck]

Peter,

On Feb 5, 2005, at 3:34 PM, Peter Payne wrote:

>> That for most products.  Petrol is more than 200%.  Taxes on wages 
>> are more than 50%, but our health care is cheap.  A stay in a 
>> hospital doesn't cost you an arm or a leg, unless the doctor has to 
>> cut it :)
>
> But at least unemployment is low, right?
>
> Just kidding ^_^
>
> I'm an American living in Japan for the past 13 years. All in all, 
> Japan is closer to the U.S. tax-wise, e.g. if you work hard you can 
> enjoy the benefits of what you create, while ensuring a pretty good 
> safety net, free health care for kids and elderly. Sales tax is 5% 
> here, which everyone thinks is high, which makes me laugh to myself. 
> Tax is always included in the price here, as of last year.

Problem is you're forgetting the tarriffs and luxury taxes which is why 
gas is ¥100/1L (about US $4/gallon) and you can't get American beef 
(Aussie beef sucks). And don't tell me it's because of Mad Cow Disease. 
What a crock! Ever ordered any leather imports?

Daniel