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Washington increased the replacement-tire fee from $1 to $5

Beginning January 1, 2026, Washington increased the fee on retail sales of new replacement vehicle tires from $1 to $5 per tire. The buyer pays the fee to the seller, the seller must collect it, and retailers may retain 25 cents per tire for waste-tire management costs.

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Washington tire retailers and repair shops selling new replacement tires should charge the current $5 fee, retain only the authorized 25 cents per tire, and report and remit the balance under the state's tire-fee rules.

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