This policy explains how sales tax is handled on orders placed through this site.
Tax is confirmed before payment, not at checkout
The checkout total shows the container subtotal, any discount, and the delivery charge. It does not calculate sales tax. Where sales tax applies, our team adds it to the confirmed order total before issuing payment instructions, so you always see the final amount before sending funds.
When sales tax applies
Whether tax is due depends on the delivery destination, the nature of the goods, and your tax status. Container sales delivered within a taxing jurisdiction are generally taxable unless a valid exemption applies.
Exemption and resale certificates
If you are tax exempt or buying for resale, send us your certificate before payment. We cannot apply an exemption retrospectively once an order has been settled and invoiced.
Delivery charges
Delivery charges can themselves be taxable depending on the jurisdiction. Where that applies, it is reflected in your confirmed order total.
Use tax
Where we are not required to collect sales tax on a transaction, you may still owe use tax directly to your own jurisdiction. Reporting and paying it is your responsibility.
Changes
Tax rules and rates change. The amount shown on your confirmed order reflects the rules in force on the date the order is confirmed.
Questions
For exemption certificates, or questions about tax on a specific order, contact us through our contact page before sending payment.