Persons engaged in binding books are deemed to be fabricating such articles and the total charge for the binding is subject to the tax. Machinery and tools, fuel, power, energy, and supplies used directly in the binding process may be purchased exempt from the tax. (See 23VAC10-210-920 for further description of the manufacturing/processing exemption.)
However, charges for the following transactions constitute charges for providing a service and are not subject to the tax:
Items used in performing a service, such as paper cutters, glue, and folding machines, do not qualify under the manufacturing/processing exemption and are subject to the tax at the time of purchase.
23 Va. Admin. Code § 10-210-190
Statutory Authority
§ 58.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.