Sales Tax Policy

ContainerVista Sales Tax Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

At ContainerVista, we aim to make pricing, invoicing, and tax information as clear as possible.

This Sales Tax Policy explains how sales tax may apply to purchases of shipping containers, modified containers, refrigerated units, commercial equipment, accessories, trailers, ice vending machines, and other products available through ContainerVista.

Sales and use tax rules vary by state and, in some locations, by county, city, or other local jurisdiction.

As a result, the tax treatment of an order may depend on factors such as:

  • Delivery location

  • Product type

  • Customer status

  • Tax-exemption eligibility

  • Resale status

  • Applicable state and local law

  • ContainerVista’s tax-collection obligations in the destination jurisdiction

Before completing an order, customers should also review our Payment Policy, Shipping Policy, and Terms and Conditions.

When ContainerVista May Collect Sales Tax

ContainerVista may collect sales tax when required by applicable state or local tax law.

Whether tax must be collected can depend on factors such as:

  • Physical presence

  • Economic nexus

  • Sales volume

  • Transaction thresholds

  • State registration requirements

  • Product taxability

  • Delivery destination

  • Valid exemption documentation

Not every transaction is necessarily taxed in the same way.

Tax obligations can vary between jurisdictions.

Sales Tax and the Delivery Address

For many transactions, applicable sales tax may depend on the location where the product is delivered.

Therefore, customers should provide an accurate:

  • Street address

  • City

  • State

  • ZIP code

  • Delivery location

The billing address alone may not determine the applicable tax treatment.

If the delivery destination changes before shipment, the tax calculation may also need to be reviewed.

Tax Calculation

Where sales tax applies, it may be calculated during checkout, on a quotation, or on the applicable invoice.

An invoice may show:

  • Product price

  • Quantity

  • Delivery or freight charges

  • Applicable sales tax

  • Other applicable charges

  • Total amount due

Customers should review the invoice carefully before making payment.

If you believe the tax calculation is incorrect, contact ContainerVista before completing the transaction.

Product Taxability

The tax treatment of a product can depend on the applicable jurisdiction.

ContainerVista sells several types of products, including:

  • Shipping containers

  • Storage containers

  • Refrigerated containers

  • Modified containers

  • Office containers

  • Modular buildings

  • Container accessories

  • Trailers

  • Water trailers

  • Ice vending equipment

  • Specialized commercial equipment

Many physical products may be treated as taxable tangible personal property in a particular jurisdiction unless an exemption applies.

However, tax treatment can vary.

Customers should not assume that every product is taxed identically in every state.

Browse our available products to review current inventory.

New and Used Shipping Containers

Sales tax may apply to both new and used containers depending on the destination jurisdiction and transaction.

ContainerVista offers:

The fact that equipment is used does not automatically make a sale tax-exempt.

Modified and Custom Containers

Modified or custom products may include both physical goods and modification-related work.

Tax treatment can depend on:

  • State law

  • Type of modification

  • Materials

  • Labor

  • Installation

  • Final use

  • Delivery location

Therefore, the taxable amount for a modified project may differ from that of a standard container.

Any applicable tax should be reflected in the quotation or invoice according to the transaction.

Freight and Delivery Charges

The tax treatment of freight, shipping, and delivery charges varies by jurisdiction.

Depending on the applicable rules:

  • Delivery charges may be taxable

  • Delivery charges may be non-taxable

  • Tax treatment may depend on whether freight is separately stated

  • Tax treatment may depend on the underlying product

  • Special transportation services may receive different treatment

Where required, applicable tax on freight or delivery will be included in the order calculation or invoice.

For more delivery information, review our Shipping Policy.

Tax-Exempt Purchases

Some customers may qualify for an exemption from sales tax under applicable law.

Possible examples can include certain:

  • Government agencies

  • Educational institutions

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Qualified resellers

  • Agricultural operations

  • Other exempt organizations or transactions

Qualification is determined by applicable law and valid documentation, not simply by organization type.

Exemption Certificates

Customers requesting tax-exempt treatment may be required to provide appropriate documentation before the transaction is finalized.

Depending on the exemption, documentation may include:

  • Resale certificate

  • Sales tax exemption certificate

  • Government exemption documentation

  • Agricultural exemption documentation

  • Other state-required forms

The document generally must:

  • Be valid

  • Be complete

  • Apply to the customer

  • Apply to the transaction

  • Be accepted under the applicable jurisdiction’s rules

Submission of a certificate does not automatically guarantee approval.

When to Submit Tax-Exemption Documents

Tax-exemption documentation should be provided before payment or invoicing is finalized whenever possible.

If valid exemption information is not provided in time, applicable tax may be charged.

Correcting a transaction after payment may require additional documentation and may depend on applicable tax rules and whether tax has already been remitted.

Contact ContainerVista through our Contact Us page if you need to submit exemption documentation.

Resale Purchases

Qualified resellers may be eligible to purchase certain products without paying sales tax when the products are acquired for resale and applicable requirements are met.

A reseller may need to provide a valid resale certificate for the applicable jurisdiction.

A resale certificate should not be used for products intended for the purchaser’s own use unless applicable law allows it.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that any resale documentation they provide is accurate and legally appropriate.

Government Purchases

Government entities may qualify for special tax treatment depending on:

  • Type of government agency

  • Jurisdiction

  • Purchasing method

  • Documentation provided

  • Applicable tax law

Tax-exempt status should be confirmed before payment.

A government purchase order alone may not necessarily establish the applicable tax treatment in every situation.

Agricultural Purchases

Certain states provide exemptions for qualifying agricultural purchases.

However, eligibility can depend on:

  • Product

  • Intended use

  • Purchaser

  • State rules

  • Required documentation

Simply operating a farm or agricultural business does not automatically make every purchase exempt.

Where agricultural exemption is claimed, the customer should provide the required documentation.

Tax-Exempt Organizations

Nonprofit status alone may not automatically exempt every purchase from sales tax.

Some states require:

  • Specific exemption approval

  • State-issued documentation

  • Transaction-specific qualifications

Customers should provide the appropriate exemption certificate before the order is finalized.

Use Tax

If ContainerVista does not collect sales tax on a transaction, the customer may still have a use tax obligation in the destination jurisdiction.

Use tax can apply when:

  • Taxable property is purchased without sales tax being collected

  • The property is brought into or used in a jurisdiction that imposes use tax

  • Other state-specific requirements apply

Responsibility for reporting and paying use tax may fall on the purchaser.

ContainerVista does not provide personal legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Customers with questions about their own tax liability should consult a qualified tax professional or the appropriate state or local tax authority.

Customer Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for providing accurate information needed to calculate and document an order.

This includes:

  • Billing information

  • Delivery address

  • Customer name

  • Business information

  • Exemption documentation

  • Resale documentation

  • Government documentation

  • Intended delivery location

Incorrect information can result in an incorrect tax calculation or delays in processing.

Review Your Invoice Before Payment

Before making payment, customers should review:

  • Product

  • Quantity

  • Product price

  • Delivery charges

  • Sales tax

  • Exemption status

  • Total amount due

If something appears incorrect, contact us before sending payment.

For more information about payments, review our Payment Policy.

Changes to Delivery Location

Changing the delivery location can affect the applicable tax rate or tax treatment.

If the delivery address changes after an invoice has been prepared, ContainerVista may need to:

  • Recalculate sales tax

  • Update freight charges

  • Issue a revised quote

  • Issue a revised invoice

Customers should notify us of changes before shipment is arranged.

Cancellations and Refunds

If an order is cancelled or refunded, tax adjustments may depend on:

  • Amount refunded

  • Product returned

  • Delivery charges

  • Applicable tax rules

  • Original transaction

  • Order status

Where an approved refund includes sales tax, the tax portion will be handled according to the applicable transaction and legal requirements.

Review our Return & Refund Policy for additional information.

Tax on Partial Refunds

When only part of a transaction is refunded, any corresponding sales-tax adjustment may also be limited to the taxable amount being refunded.

The exact adjustment depends on the original transaction and applicable jurisdiction.

Pricing and Sales Tax

Unless specifically stated otherwise, a product’s advertised price should not automatically be assumed to include sales tax.

Applicable sales tax may be added separately during checkout, quotation, or invoicing.

Delivery and other charges may also affect the final order total.

Quotes and Tax Rates

A quotation may include an estimated or calculated tax amount based on the information available when the quote is prepared.

If tax rates or transaction details change before payment, the amount due may also change.

For example, changes to the following can affect tax:

  • Delivery ZIP code

  • Product quantity

  • Product type

  • Exemption status

  • Delivery charges

  • Applicable tax rates

The final invoice should reflect the applicable transaction details at the time it is finalized.

Changes in Tax Laws

State and local tax laws can change.

Changes may involve:

  • Tax rates

  • Economic nexus thresholds

  • Product taxability

  • Freight taxability

  • Exemption requirements

  • Documentation requirements

  • Registration obligations

ContainerVista may update its tax-collection procedures when necessary to comply with applicable requirements.

This policy may also be updated as business practices or tax obligations change.

State and Local Tax Authorities

Sales and use tax in the United States is generally administered at the state and local level.

Customers seeking jurisdiction-specific tax information should consult the tax or revenue agency for the state where the product will be delivered or used.

Official state guidance is generally more relevant to sales tax than federal income-tax resources.

Tax Advice Disclaimer

This Sales Tax Policy provides general information about how ContainerVista may handle sales and use tax.

It is not legal, accounting, or tax advice.

Tax rules can depend on individual facts and circumstances.

Customers who need advice regarding:

  • Resale

  • Exemptions

  • Use tax

  • Business deductions

  • Accounting treatment

  • Multi-state tax obligations

should consult an appropriate tax adviser or government tax authority.

Errors or Tax Adjustments

If an error is identified in a tax calculation, ContainerVista may review the transaction and make an appropriate correction where permitted or required.

Depending on the circumstances, this could involve:

  • Revised invoice

  • Additional tax due

  • Tax refund

  • Credit

  • Documentation request

Any adjustment will depend on the applicable transaction and tax requirements.

Tax Audits and Documentation

ContainerVista may retain transaction and exemption documentation as reasonably necessary for:

  • Accounting

  • Tax reporting

  • Recordkeeping

  • Audits

  • Legal compliance

Customers may be asked to provide updated or replacement exemption documentation if existing documentation is incomplete, expired, or otherwise insufficient.

For information about how customer data is handled, review our Privacy Policy.

Limitation Regarding Customer-Provided Information

ContainerVista relies in part on information supplied by customers when determining transaction details.

If inaccurate or incomplete information is provided, tax calculations may also be affected.

Examples include:

  • Incorrect delivery ZIP code

  • Invalid exemption certificate

  • Incorrect business information

  • Misstated resale status

  • Incorrect destination

Customers should review the information they provide before an order is finalized.

Helpful ContainerVista Resources

Before completing your purchase, we recommend reviewing:

Sales Tax FAQs

Does ContainerVista charge sales tax?

ContainerVista may collect sales tax when required by applicable state or local law.

Whether tax applies depends on the transaction and delivery location.

Is sales tax based on my billing or delivery address?

The delivery or destination location can be an important factor in determining applicable tax.

Other jurisdiction-specific rules may also apply.

Are used shipping containers taxable?

Used products can still be subject to sales tax.

Tax treatment depends on applicable law rather than whether a container is new or used.

Can I purchase tax-free with a resale certificate?

Qualified resellers may be eligible for tax-exempt treatment when they provide valid documentation that applies to the transaction.

Are government purchases tax exempt?

Some government transactions may qualify for exemption.

The required documentation should be provided before the order is finalized.

Are delivery charges taxable?

Possibly.

The taxability of freight and delivery varies by jurisdiction and transaction.

What happens if ContainerVista does not collect sales tax?

You may still have a use-tax obligation depending on your state and the transaction.

Consult the appropriate tax authority or tax professional if you are unsure.

Can tax be removed after I have paid?

That depends on the circumstances, applicable exemption documentation, and tax rules.

It is best to provide valid exemption documentation before payment.

Questions About Sales Tax?

If you have questions about the tax shown on a ContainerVista quotation or invoice, please contact us before making payment.

We can help with questions relating to:

  • Invoice tax calculations

  • Resale certificates

  • Exemption documentation

  • Government orders

  • Agricultural documentation

  • Delivery-address changes

Use our Contact Us page for assistance.

You may also request a quote if you are preparing to purchase a container or other commercial equipment.

Our Commitment

ContainerVista aims to present applicable product prices, delivery charges, and tax amounts clearly before a transaction is finalized.

Because sales-tax laws differ between jurisdictions and can change over time, customers should verify any tax treatment that is important to their individual business, exemption, or accounting circumstances.