California Tire Fee Calculator: $1.75 per New Tire
California currently charges the retail purchaser a $1.75 tire fee for each qualifying new tire. The retail seller collects and separately states the fee. Under the state tire-fee law, the $1.75 fee itself is not subject to sales tax.
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Government source: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Tire Fee Guide
California tire fee: what shops need to know
California currently charges the retail purchaser a $1.75 tire fee for each qualifying new tire. The retail seller collects and separately states the fee. Under the state tire-fee law, the $1.75 fee itself is not subject to sales tax.
- Sellers should show the $1.75 California tire fee separately from the price of each qualifying new tire.
- The fee can apply to new tires mounted on eligible vehicles, trailers or equipment, including spares where applicable.
- Retreaded, reused and recycled tires are not subject to the California new-tire fee.
See the 50-state tire-fee and waste-tire reference for broader sources. For operational changes, see our tire fees and waste regulations topic.
Check the underlying state rule
We use a primary government page rather than a crowdsourced chart. The calculator models the known state-level rate only; a shop's filing obligations, exclusions, special use, inventory, sale location and tax treatment can change the result.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Tire Fee Guide ↗
Practical next step: compare your invoices to the official source, then use the free California Shop Check for related regulations.
Checked against official guidance: October 29, 2026. If the state changes the fee, check its linked page for the latest rate.
Questions about California tire fees
What is the California tire fee in 2026?
California's state tire fee is $1.75 for each qualifying new tire. A sale of four such tires generally generates a $7.00 state tire fee.
Is California's tire fee taxable?
No. CDTFA says the $1.75 fee itself is not taxable. Excess charges labeled as tire fees could be taxable.
Is the California fee charged on used tires?
The California new-tire fee does not apply to retreaded, reused or recycled tires. Other retail or waste-management obligations may still apply.
This is an educational planning estimate, not legal or tax advice and not an accounting or point-of-sale system. The estimates apply only to the described scenarios; do not infer that an ineligible transaction is exempt. Government rates can change. Confirm the official source, statutory exceptions and your shop's filing and invoicing responsibilities before charging a customer.