Sales Tax (New York, London and Berlin Sales)
The successful bidder is responsible for all applicable tax including any VAT, sales or use tax wherever such taxes may arise.
Sales or use tax related to the lot may be due on any lots that Tarisio ships to or within the United States. Tarisio will collect sales tax where legally required. The applicable sales tax rate will be determined based upon the state, county, or locale to which the lot will be shipped.
In accordance with New York law, if Tarisio arranges the shipment of a lot out of New York State, sales tax or other applicable taxes for other states may apply. If you collect the lot from Tarisio’s New York location, Tarisio must collect New York sales tax on the lot at a rate of 8.875% regardless of the ultimate destination of the lot.
Successful bidders claiming an exemption from sales tax must provide appropriate documentation to Tarisio prior to the release of the lot or within 7 days after the sale, whichever is earlier.
For shipments to those US states for which Tarisio is not required to collect sales tax, a successful bidder may have a use or similar tax obligation. Tarisio recommends you consult your own independent tax advisor with any questions.
How will the 2025 US tariffs affect purchases from Tarisio’s Berlin and London sales imported into the United States?
As of April 2025, a 10% baseline import tariff applies to all goods entering the US from Europe and the UK, including antiques. This charge is calculated based on the declared customs value of the item and there is no de minimis threshold, meaning the tariff applies to all purchases, regardless of value.
Like many in our field, we are monitoring the situation closely and remain hopeful that these changes may be reviewed or refined. At Tarisio, we are committed to keeping the process as smooth and transparent as possible. We’ll continue to keep you informed and are always here to help you navigate the implications of these changes. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@tarisio.com.