If you buy a car in Germany and have it shipped to Texas do pay sales tax?

Yes, you will likely have to pay sales tax on a car purchased in Germany and shipped to Texas. Since Texas is a sales tax state, you must pay sales tax on the purchase of a vehicle. The tax is applied to the purchase price of the car and is usually collected at the time of sale. However, if the car is shipped to Texas from another country, you may have to pay sales tax when you register the vehicle in the state. The specific rules for sales tax on vehicles purchased out of state vary from state to state, so it is important to check with the Texas DMV to determine the exact requirements and how to pay the tax.