Residents of New York City and several counties in New York must pay a vehicle use tax when they register a commercial vehicle or renew a commercial vehicle registration .
Do you have any questions about these taxes?
yes
Ok great! Thank you for your response. You can ask the city or county you are in about that
Is there anyway to become exempt from them?
You can contact the DMV Call Center
Do you know where the centers are located?
yes I do. New York City Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)
What are the fees for that?
The fees listed in the chart are for commercial vehicles that weigh less than 18,000 lbs
how do I know if I have to pay or not?
you can view and download the form here  complete form UT-11C
What about the taxes for outside counties of new york?