Hawaii Sales Tax on Bullion
Yes — In Hawaii, sales tax applies to bullion, coins, jewelry, and accessories — just like other goods.
Here's how each kind of item is treated in this state. Tap a row to read the plain-English note.
| What you're buying | Sales tax? | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion Bars | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Bullion Rounds | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Numismatic Coins | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Paper Currency | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Accessories | Sales tax applies | Standard Hawaii sales tax applies at checkout. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- No bullion-specific exemption — bullion, coins, jewelry, and accessories are taxed like any other tangible goods.
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- Hawaii has no bullion-specific test — its General Excise Tax (GET) applies to bullion, coins, and jewelry alike.
- What's NOT covered
- General Excise Tax applies
Common questions about sales tax on gold and silver in Hawaii.
Is gold bullion taxed in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii has no general bullion exemption, so bullion is generally subject to Hawaii’s GET.
Are silver coins exempt from Hawaii GET?
No. Coins are generally taxable under Hawaii’s GET regime because there is no broad bullion/coin exemption.
Do numismatic coins get special tax treatment in Hawaii?
Not under the general rule provided. Numismatic coins are taxable unless a narrow, separate exemption applies.
Is jewelry subject to Hawaii tax/GET?
Yes. Jewelry is taxable in Hawaii under the GET system.
