Selling Consumer Electronics in the U.S.: California E-Waste and Battery Fees, EPR and Lithium Rules Beyond Sales Tax
Electronics carry state recycling fees and registrations on top of sales tax. California's e-waste fee is $4, $5 or $6 by screen size, and from 2026 its battery-embedded fee is 1.5% of price up to $15 per item; brand owners face EPR registrations in many states. Marketplaces may collect some fees; on your own site they're yours. Lithium batteries also need UN38.3 testing.
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