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Hawaii Sales Tax Rate Guide (2026)

Hawaii has a 4% state sales tax rate. With local taxes, combined rates range from 4% to 4.5%. Look up any ZIP code and calculate sales tax.

Hawaii has a General Excise Tax (GET) on businesses rather than a traditional sales tax. Businesses may pass it on to customers, and the counties of Honolulu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui add a 0.5% surcharge.

State rate4%
Average local rate0.4%
Combined rate4% to 4.5%

Average local rate is the simple average of the local add-on across 5 counties and local tax areas.

Source: Hawaii Department of Taxation (verified Sept 27, 2026). Effective January 2024.

Sales tax by county

Hawaii County 4.5%

Honolulu County 4.5%

Kauai County 4.5%

Maui County 4.5%

The rate next to each county applies throughout the county unless a ZIP code page shows otherwise. Some communities may have different rates; check the exact address with the state before filing.

ZIP codes in Hawaii