Vape tax in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan charges its own 20% vaping-specific tax instead of joining the coordinated federal duty framework, then 5% GST plus 6.00% provincial sales tax on top. A shelf price ends up 31.0% higher at checkout in Saskatchewan.
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.
Vapour Products Tax 20% (since 2021-09-01) + PST 6% (added 2025-06-01) + GST 5%. PST base excludes both GST and VPT.
GST base assumed to EXCLUDE the 20% VPT (multiplier 1.31). If GST applies to the VPT-inclusive amount the multiplier is 1.316. Bulletin VPT-1 defines the PST base only and refers GST questions to the CRA.
What this looks like on a real product
| Example | Shelf price | Duty already included | You pay in Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL disposable pod | $22.99 | $1.12 | $30.12 |
| 30 mL e-liquid bottle | $27.99 | $7.84 | $36.67 |
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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has no provincial flavour restriction beyond federal law.
Minimum age to purchase: 18+.
Unresolved figure
GST base assumed to EXCLUDE the 20% VPT (multiplier 1.31). If GST applies to the VPT-inclusive amount the multiplier is 1.316. Bulletin VPT-1 defines the PST base only and refers GST questions to the CRA.
Methodology & sources
Vapour Products Tax 20% (since 2021-09-01) + PST 6% (added 2025-06-01) + GST 5%. PST base excludes both GST and VPT.
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 Saskatchewan: common questions
How much tax do you pay on vapes in Saskatchewan?
Vapour Products Tax 20% (since 2021-09-01) + PST 6% (added 2025-06-01) + GST 5%. PST base excludes both GST and VPT — about 31% on top of the listed price. Federal vaping duty is charged separately by volume and is already included in what stores list. One component of this rate is inferred rather than confirmed by a primary source.
Can you buy flavoured vapes in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan has no provincial flavour restriction beyond federal law.
How old do you have to be to buy a vape in Saskatchewan?
18 in Saskatchewan. Retailers must verify age at purchase.
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