Washington Tire Fee Calculator: $5 and Studded Tire Fee
Washington raised the fee on each retail sale of a new vehicle tire from $1 to $5 on January 1, 2026. A separate $5 studded-tire fee also applies when a new tire contains studs, making the combined fee $10 per qualifying new studded tire.
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Government source: Washington Department of Revenue — Tire fees and studded tire fees
Washington tire fee: what shops need to know
Washington raised the fee on each retail sale of a new vehicle tire from $1 to $5 on January 1, 2026. A separate $5 studded-tire fee also applies when a new tire contains studs, making the combined fee $10 per qualifying new studded tire.
- The $5 state fee is collected by the retailer on each qualifying retail sale of a new vehicle tire on or after January 1, 2026.
- A new studded tire generally carries two state fees: $5 for a new tire and $5 for its studs.
- Washington has exemptions, including sales to the federal government, certain tribal deliveries and retreaded tires. Check the official list before charging.
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.
Washington Department of Revenue — Tire fees and studded tire fees ↗
Practical next step: compare your invoices to the official source, then use the free Washington 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 Washington tire fees
What is Washington's tire fee for four new tires?
For four qualifying new, non-studded vehicle tires, the state tire fee is $20.00, not including sales tax, labor, disposal or any other charges.
Is the Washington studded-tire fee extra?
Yes. The official Department of Revenue guidance states sellers collect $5 for the new vehicle tire plus $5 for each new tire that contains studs, totaling $10 per studded tire from January 2026.
Does every customer pay the tire fee?
No. Washington lists exemptions, including specific federal-government and tribal sales and retreaded tires. Exempt status and sourcing must be reviewed case by case.
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.