Can an Oregon online store add shipping on top of the advertised price?
Quick answer
Yes, but only reasonable charges you actually incur to ship the goods (ORS 646A.087(1)(b)). Separately, any seller that ships consumer goods to an Oregon buyer must clearly disclose, during the sale, the shipping and handling charges the buyer must pay (ORS 646A.093(2)). Other fees the buyer must pay belong inside the online price.
What does the law say? Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All-in price | Online prices must include all fees or charges a purchaser must pay to complete the transaction, other than the listed exceptions (646A.087(1)) | Official source |
| Shipping exception | Reasonable charges the seller actually incurs to ship the goods or provide the services (646A.087(1)(b)) | Official source |
| Disclosure during the sale | A seller that ships consumer goods directly to a consumer in Oregon must clearly disclose during the sales transaction any handling and shipping charges (646A.093(2)) | Official source |
| Consumer goods | Goods an individual uses or buys mainly for personal, family or household purposes (646A.093(1)(b)) | Official source |
| 646A.087 violation | Unlawful practice under ORS 646.608 (646A.087(2)); private suit for actual damages or $200, whichever is greater, for a willful violation causing ascertainable loss (646.638(1)) | Official source |
| 646A.093 violation | Unlawful practice under ORS 646.607(8), enforced under ORS 646.632 (646A.093(3)) | Official source |
| State penalty | In a suit under 646.632, up to $25,000 per violation for willful use of a practice unlawful under 646.607 or 646.608 (646.642(3)) | Official source |
| Last verified | October 25, 2026 | Astor Ventures |
Can I add a separate "handling" fee outside the price?
The two sections do not line up word for word. ORS 646A.087 lets an online price leave out only reasonable shipping costs actually incurred (plus government taxes and a distance or selection-based service fee), and does not mention handling. ORS 646A.093 requires "handling and shipping" charges to be disclosed during the sale. We do not pick a reading; ask an Oregon lawyer before showing a handling fee outside the online price.
Does a flat shipping rate count as "actually incurred"?
The statute says "reasonable charges that the person actually incurs to ship". It does not mention flat rates or averages. Keeping records of your real carrier costs helps show the charge is reasonable.
Does 646A.093 apply to in-store sales?
It covers sellers that offer, sell or advertise consumer goods they will ship directly to a consumer in Oregon, including ads in print, broadcast or electronic media (646A.093(1)(a), (2)).
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What else do people ask?
Can a customer sue over a hidden shipping charge?
The private suit in ORS 646.638(1) covers practices unlawful under 646.608, which includes 646A.087. A 646A.093 violation is listed under 646.607 and is enforced by the state under 646.632.
Where do these rules come from?
ORS 646A.087 was added by Oregon Laws 2025, chapter 311 (SB 430). ORS 646A.093 dates from Oregon Laws 2013, chapter 433.
Are government taxes allowed outside the price?
Yes, taxes or fees a governmental body imposes on the transaction (646A.087(1)(a)).
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only.
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