Hawaii sales tax rules
Quick answer
Hawaii charges a 4% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Hawaii treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii taxes groceries at the full 4% state rate plus any local rate.
Is clothing taxed in Hawaii?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Hawaii at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Hawaii?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Hawaii, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Hawaii?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Hawaii or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Hawaii Department of Taxation and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Hawaii have a tax-free weekend?
No. Hawaii does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 4.5% across covered Hawaii metros.
Hawaii rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.