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CURRENT RULEWashingtonTire / wheel✓ Human reviewed

Are you collecting Washington's $5 new replacement-tire fee?

Washington Department of Ecology says most tire dealers must collect a $5 fee for each new replacement tire sold. It lists exemptions including retreaded tires, qualifying federal/tribal purchases, and tires provided free under recall or warranty service. This standing check explains current collection requirements; the historical fee increase is tracked separately as a dated change.

Quick check

Confirm $5 per qualifying replacement tire and document recall, warranty, or other exceptions.

At a glance
JurisdictionWashington
TopicTire / wheel
VerifiedOct 15, 2026
Review cadenceAt each qualifying replacement-tire sale; review the state guidance when the fee changes.
When this applies

Your Washington service business or tire retailer sells qualifying new replacement vehicle tires.

Check replacement-tire invoices for $5 per qualifying new tire, verify special-case exemptions, and use current state Department of Revenue remittance instructions.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Oct 15, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Tire shop, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops, Other
Useful official references

Find the state’s source documents

Current tire-fee and waste-tire guidance → · Calculate tire fee using official guidance →

Quick-reference compliance planning only; not legal advice or an exhaustive statement of every applicable Federal, state, or local rule. Always verify the official source.

Regulatory history

Related Washington changes

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EFFECTIVEJan 1, 2026Washington increased the replacement-tire fee from $1 to $5Washington tire retailers and repair shops selling new replacement tires should charge the current $5 fee, retain only the authorize…Open update →EFFECTIVEJan 1, 2026Washington raised the new-tire retail fee from $1 to $5If your shop sells new vehicle tires in Washington, make sure point-of-sale and invoice systems collect the $5 tire fee, retain only…Open update →EFFECTIVEJul 22, 2007Washington established auto-glass shop choice and insurer-owned facility disclosuresWashington glass facilities owned in whole or part by an insurer or its third-party administrator should keep the required ownership…Open update →