For packages delivered to applicable states in the United States, the Sales and Use Tax set by each state is imposed. WorldShopping collects it from you at the second payment and pays it to each state government together. You do not need to perform any separate procedure.
What is Sales and Use Tax
Sales and Use Tax is a import tax that each state in the United States imposes independently. The tax rate differs by state.
Applicable states
Currently, Sales and Use Tax applies to shipping to the following states.
| State | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Arizona | AZ |
| California | CA |
| Colorado | CO |
| Connecticut | CT |
| Florida | FL |
| Georgia | GA |
| Hawaii | HI |
| Illinois | IL |
| Massachusetts | MA |
| Maryland | MD |
| Michigan | MI |
| Minnesota | MN |
| North Carolina | NC |
| New Jersey | NJ |
| Nevada | NV |
| New York | NY |
| Ohio | OH |
| Tennessee | TN |
| Texas | TX |
| Virginia | VA |
| Washington | WA |
| Wisconsin | WI |
※ The applicable states may change.
※ The tax rate and calculation method differ by state.
How to pay Sales and Use Tax
For shipping to applicable states, WorldShopping collects the Sales and Use Tax from you at the second payment and pays it to each state government together.
Billing details at the first payment:
- A: Total product amount
- B: Shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse
- C: Proxy purchasing fee
Billing details at the second payment:
- D: International shipping fee
- E: International shipping handling fee, etc.
- F: Sales and Use Tax (the tax rate and calculation method differ by state)
You can check the exact amount on the second payment screen.
Notes
- Separately from Sales and Use Tax, customs duties may be imposed when the product is imported