What is sales tax?

Sales tax is a state-governed tax that applies to orders fulfilled and shipped within the US. Since it’s managed at the state level, each state has different rules about how sales tax is calculated, collected, and reported.

When sales tax applies

Your order may be subject to sales tax when it ships within the US or when it is imported into the US.

How sales tax works

• The seller collects the tax at checkout.
• The tax is then sent to the appropriate state authority.
• Since sales tax is regulated at the state level, regulations can vary from one state to another.

If you'd like to learn more about sales tax in different situations, explore related articles in the Sales tax section in Printful Help Center.