Vaping Excise Tax | Excise Tax Information

WHAT IS IT?

The federal and provincial governments introduced the excise tax on vaping products in October of 2022 and July of 2024. Similar to the excise taxes found on tobacco, cannabis and alcohol. While some provinces only collect federal excise on vaping products, some collect both federal and provincial excise.

Current provinces with only federal excise taxes are British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia.

Current provinces with both federal and provincial excise taxes are Alberta, Manitoba, PEI, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.

HOW IS IT CALCULATED?

Excise tax is only applied to vaping liquids and products that contain vaping liquid. The rate is doubled in provinces that collect both federal and provincial excise tax. The rate is calculated based on the volume of liquid: 

  • $1.12 per 2ml for the first 10ml of vaping substance
  • $1.12 per additional 10ml

Example for provinces with only federal excise: 

  • 30ML: $7.84 
  • 60ML: $11.20 
  • 120ML: $17.92

Example for provinces with both federal and provincial excise:

  • 30ML: $7.84 (FED) + $7.84 (PROV) = $15.68
  • 60ML: $11.20 (FED) + $11.20 (PROV) = $22.40
  • 120ML: $17.92 (FED) + $17.92 (PROV) = $35.84

HOW ARE THESE CHARGES SHOWN WHEN SHOPPING WITH VAPOURS CANADA?

When shopping online, the price you see listed on each product is the retail price. This is the price we charge, with no excise tax included. When you proceed to checkout, the excise taxes will be automatically added for any applicable items.

Previously these taxes were worked in to our retail price, but we have since separated them in an effort to allow our customers to accurately see exactly what we charge versus what we are collecting in taxes. Similar with how sales tax is shown separately from your subtotal on a bill.

I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE CHARGES. WHO CAN I ASK?

Excise taxes can be confusing, especially when it differs from province to province. Don't worry, we're here to help any way we can.

Have a question? Reach out! You can contact us via email at sales@vapourscanada.com or by phone at (905) 438-9494 Ex 2.