Commerce Regulations Database

Refundable deposit programs on beverage containers such as bottles and cans, mandated by government bottle bill or deposit-return legislation.

Mandatory fees charged at point of sale to fund the collection, recycling, and responsible disposal of products like mattresses, electronics, batteries, tires, and paint.

Government-imposed per-unit or percentage-based taxes on regulated goods including alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, cannabis, and fuel.

Environmental contribution fees required under extended producer responsibility (EPR) and waste management legislation, common across the EU and increasingly in North America.

Government-mandated surcharges and delivery fees imposed at the state, provincial, or municipal level, including retail delivery fees and single-use bag charges.

Import duties and tariff regimes that affect landed cost and that merchants may pass through as surcharges at checkout.