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ALASKA FREIGHT FORWARDING AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS
Freight forwarding is a service that provides businesses with the opportunity to streamline their shipping needs through the use of a third-party logistics provider. By utilizing freight forwarding services available to Alaska, companies can save on taxes and gain access to various other benefits.
- Learn about tax exemption and freight forwarding to Alaska by reading the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission. This document covers issues, discussions, and guidance on tax exemptions.
- When property such as vessels, trailers, and parts is sold under the condition that they will be delivered to the purchaser out-of-state, and they are then delivered, no sales tax or B&O tax is due.
- Read about Washington’s out-of-state delivery sales.
For additional questions about tax exemptions, please contact customer service or your Carlile Account Executive.
FAQs About Tax Exemption And Freight Forwarding
Is freight taxable in Washington State?
Freight charges in Washington might be taxed, depending on how and where the product is delivered. For shipments headed to Alaska, exemptions often apply. That’s why Carlile offers guidance to help shippers complete the right paperwork, like a bill-of-lading and exemption certificate. The goal is to make sure you aren’t paying extra tax on something that qualifies as outbound. Shipping out of Washington should be simple, and Carlile helps keep it that way.
How does sales tax work for shipments in Anchorage, Alaska?
Anchorage doesn’t charge a local sales tax. Some other areas in Alaska do. Carlile operates out of Anchorage and ships freight statewide, so the team stays familiar with how different communities handle it. If you’re shipping goods into Alaska and need help figuring out the local tax details, we can walk you through what applies where. It’s all part of making the last step of delivery smoother.
Does Carlile offer freight forwarding services in Washington State and Alaska?
Yes. Carlile offers full freight forwarding in both Washington and Alaska. Shipments come into Tacoma and head out from there to multiple terminals across Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Prudhoe Bay. With Carlile, you get help organizing transportation, transfer points, and documentation. Freight forwarding isn’t just about moving boxes — it’s about moving them the right way, especially in a place like Alaska.
What types of freight does Carlile forward to Alaska?
Carlile handles consumer products, large industrial equipment, building materials, medical supplies, and even hazardous materials. Most freight forwarding to Alaska involves multi-step coordination, and Carlile’s team has done it thousands of times. Whether it’s time-sensitive, oversized, frozen, or strapped to a flatbed, they’ve shipped something like it before.
Where are Carlile’s freight forwarding terminals located?
Carlile has terminals in Tacoma, WA, plus several across Alaska — Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, and Prudhoe Bay. There’s also one in Houston, TX. These locations are full-service freight forwarding hubs. Each one helps keep goods moving on schedule across road, rail, and sea.