State tax guide · verified 2026-08-28

Does Hawaii charge sales tax on gold and silver?

Yes, effectively. Hawaii levies its general excise tax on bullion sales with no investment-metal exemption.

• Rate: 4% general excise tax, plus county surcharges of up to 0.5%
• Hawaii technically taxes the seller (a general excise tax rather than a sales tax), but dealers routinely pass it through to the buyer.
• Verify with: Hawaii Department of Taxation

• Sales tax on gold & silver, state by state
• Sales tax on gold and silver in Canada