Amazon launched Prime Day back in 2015, and savvy shoppers have eagerly anticipated this annual event ever since. Our CNET Deals team will track all the best deals throughout the event so you can score the lowest prices. This will help you navigate the sale and stay ahead of any tariff-based price rises.

Electronics, home goods, clothing, kitchenware and more — these are the smart buys to grab during Prime Day before tariffs potentially drive prices higher.

That means your local sales tax rate — ranging from under 5% in some states to close to 10% or more in parts of Alabama and Louisiana — applies to many Prime Day purchases. For example, if you grab a $500 laptop online and live in a place with a 9.5% sales tax, you could pay an extra $47.50 at checkout.