The different VAT rates in France
The normal rate (or full rate) fixed at 20% The intermediate rate at 10% The reduced rate at 5.5% The super-reduced rate (or special rate) at 2.1%
France will reimburse between 12% and 12% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates.
The minimum purchase threshold is 100 EUR.
Overall, when it comes to taxes in Europe vs. the USA, they are similar in the United States and some Western European countries, such as France, Germany, and the UK.
In this case, France has the highest tax rates, not counting the personal income tax.