Commerce Regulations Database
A maintained reference of regulatory fees, deposits, recycling surcharges, and excise taxes that affect merchants selling online. This database covers government-mandated and legally governed fees only. For non-regulated fees (e.g. cold pack, oversized handling), see Magical Fees use cases.
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Select a category to see all tracked regulations, their jurisdictions, and current fee schedules.
Container Deposits
12Refundable deposit programs on beverage containers such as bottles and cans, mandated by government bottle bill or deposit-return legislation.
View regulations →Recycling Fees
9Mandatory fees charged at point of sale to fund the collection, recycling, and responsible disposal of products like mattresses, electronics, batteries, tires, and paint.
View regulations →Excise Taxes
8Government-imposed per-unit or percentage-based taxes on regulated goods including alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, cannabis, and fuel.
View regulations →Eco-Participation Fees
13Environmental contribution fees required under extended producer responsibility (EPR) and waste management legislation, common across the EU and increasingly in North America.
View regulations →Regulatory Surcharges
17Government-mandated surcharges and delivery fees imposed at the state, provincial, or municipal level, including retail delivery fees and single-use bag charges.
View regulations →Tariffs & Import Duties
5Import duties and tariff regimes that affect landed cost and that merchants may pass through as surcharges at checkout.
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