Vape tax in Ontario
Ontario charges the doubled coordinated vaping duty (in force since 2024-07-01), then 13% HST on top. A shelf price ends up 13.0% higher at checkout in Ontario.
Vape tax calculator
Estimate what you actually pay after tax, and how much federal + provincial vaping duty is already built into the shelf price you see.
HST 13%.
What this looks like on a real product
| Example | Shelf price | Duty already included | You pay in Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL disposable pod | $22.99 | $2.24 | $25.98 |
| 30 mL e-liquid bottle | $27.99 | $15.68 | $31.63 |
Illustrative shelf prices — not a live quote from any vendor. The duty figure is exact per CRA Notice EDN82; the checkout total assumes the sales-tax base described in the methodology below.
Product legality in Ontario
Flavoured vaping products remain legal in Ontario, but only from premises young persons may not enter (since 2020-07-01).
Minimum age to purchase: 19+.
Methodology & sources
HST 13%.
Federal duty: Excise Act, 2001, Schedule 8. Coordinated duty: Coordinated Vaping Product Taxation Agreement regulations (SOR/2024-70 and amendments) and CRA excise duty notices EDN82/EDN96/EDN99/ EDN107. Sales tax rates: CRA’s GST/HST rate table. Last verified 2026-08-05 — see all provinces for the full source list and the two figures still awaiting confirmation.
Vaping in Ontario: common questions
How much tax do you pay on vapes in Ontario?
HST 13% — about 13% on top of the listed price. Federal vaping duty is charged separately by volume and is already included in what stores list, at the coordinated rate Ontario joined on 2024-07-01.
Can you buy flavoured vapes in Ontario?
Flavoured vaping products remain legal in Ontario, but only from premises young persons may not enter (since 2020-07-01).
How old do you have to be to buy a vape in Ontario?
19 in Ontario. Retailers must verify age at purchase.
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