Vape tax in Quebec
Quebec charges the doubled coordinated vaping duty (in force since 2024-07-01), then 5% GST plus 9.98% provincial sales tax on top. A shelf price ends up 15.0% higher at checkout in Quebec.
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.
GST 5% + QST 9.975% (QST base excludes GST) = 14.975% combined.
What this looks like on a real product
| Example | Shelf price | Duty already included | You pay in Quebec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL disposable pod | $22.99 | $2.24 | $26.43 |
| 30 mL e-liquid bottle | $27.99 | $15.68 | $32.18 |
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 Quebec
Only tobacco-flavoured or entirely unflavoured vaping products may legally be sold in Quebec (in force since 2023-10-31).
- Pre-filled tank/pod capacity capped at 2 mL.
- Refill bottle capacity capped at 30 mL.
Minimum age to purchase: 18+.
Methodology & sources
GST 5% + QST 9.975% (QST base excludes GST) = 14.975% combined.
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 Quebec: common questions
How much tax do you pay on vapes in Quebec?
GST 5% + QST 9.975% (QST base excludes GST) = 14.975% combined — about 15% 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 Quebec joined on 2024-07-01.
Can you buy flavoured vapes in Quebec?
Only tobacco-flavoured or entirely unflavoured vaping products may legally be sold in Quebec (in force since 2023-10-31).
How old do you have to be to buy a vape in Quebec?
18 in Quebec. Retailers must verify age at purchase.
Are there container size limits on vape products in Quebec?
Tanks and pods are capped at 2 mL. Bottled e-liquid is capped at 30 mL.
Can you order vapes online in Quebec?
Online vape sales are effectively prohibited in Quebec, so the Canadian online stores compared on this site generally cannot ship here.
Comparing actual store prices? Browse the live Canadian vape price comparison.