New Bern, North Carolina sales tax rate: 6.75%
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The sales tax rate in New Bern, North Carolina is 6.75%. That’s the 4.75% state rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s the lowest of the 158 North Carolina cities we checked, and 69 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.New Bern combined rate
6.75%
- North Carolina state
- 4.75%
- Craven CountyCounty
- 2%
New Bern sales tax calculator
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- North CarolinaState · 4.75%$4.75
- Craven CountyCounty · 2%$2.00
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State and county taxes add up to 6.75%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of North Carolina | State | 4.75% |
| Craven County | County | 2% |
| Combined rate | 6.75% |
Rate history
- July 20236.75%
- July 20246.75%
- July 20256.75%
- July 20266.75%
- Today6.75%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near New Bern
Closest cities
- Trent Woods1 mi6.75%
- River Bend5 mi6.75%
- Pollocksville11 mi7%
- Grantsboro13 mi6.75%
- Arapahoe15 mi6.75%
- Alliance15 mi6.75%
- Maysville16 mi7%
- Mesic25 mi6.75%
Elsewhere in Craven County
- Trent Woods6.75%
- River Bend6.75%
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What is the sales tax rate in New Bern, North Carolina?
The combined sales tax rate in New Bern is 6.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4.75% North Carolina state tax, 2% Craven County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within New Bern?
New Bern has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 6.75%: North Carolina’s 4.75% plus 2% county tax. This rate was calculated for New Bern’s 28563 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in New Bern?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in New Bern?
Yes, if they have nexus in North Carolina: more than $100,000 in North Carolina sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the North Carolina Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. North Carolina Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for New Bern’s 28563 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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