Ephedra sinica, a herb containing ephedrine, is included in some herbal supplements used by athletes and others to accelerate fat loss and enhance feelings of physical well-being.
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, general sales tax rate is 6%. Every 2017 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Florida state rate (6%). There is no county sale tax for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There is no city sale tax for Fort Lauderdale.
For vehicles that are being rented or leased, see see taxation of leases and rentals. Florida collects a 6% state sales tax rate on the purchase of all vehicles. However, the total sales tax can be higher depending on the local tax of the area in which the vehicle is purchased in with a maximum tax rate of 1.5%. It should be noted that the local tax is only applied to the first 5,000 dollars of the cost of the vehicle.