South Carolina Agricultural Tax Exemption

South Carolina Agricultural Tax Exemption (SCATE)

After July 1, 2022, you must have a South Carolina Agricultural Tax Exemption (SCATE) card to claim agriculture sales tax exemptions in South Carolina.

What you need to apply:

• Valid email address
• Credit card, debit card, or bank account number

We recommend you use a desktop or laptop computer rather than a mobile phone to complete your SCATE application.

• Start a new SCATE card application
• Update your information or request a replacement/additional card
• For retailers: Check card status

Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• SCATE Flyer – General [pdf]
• SCATE Flyer – July 1 [pdf]
• SCATE Handout [pdf]
• Press Release – South Carolina Introduces Card for Agricultural Sales Tax Exemptions