Economics & Energy

Cargo Waybill Tax

These taxes are periodically reauthorized by Congress. At times they have expired without reauthorization. For example, the taxes were not in effect January 1-August 26, 1996 or January 1-March 7, 1997. Congress reauthorized the taxes in August 1997 for a 10-year period beginning October 1, 1997.

EFFECTIVE DATE WAYBILL TAX (%)
July 1, 1970 5.00
December 1, 1990 6.25

Last Modified: 6/7/2008

Source: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Accounts

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