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Summary of Taxes Imposed in Hawaii

USE TAX (Chapter 238) - On tangible personal property imported or purchased from an unlicensed seller. Rates are: 0.5% on goods imported for resale at retail; 4% (4.5% on Oahu) on all other imports.

The tax is imposed on the value of services performed by unlicensed sellers at a point outside the state and imported or purchased for use in the state.

Distribution: State general fund.

SOURCE: Compiled by the Tax Foundation of Hawaii from the Hawaii Revised Statutes (1968), as amended, and Revised Ordinances for various counties. Consult the statute, ordinance, rules, or regulations for specific cases or circumstances.

Last Revised: January 9, 2002

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