What do I need to know about sales tax in Canada?

If your order is fulfilled and shipped within Canada, it’s subject to Canadian sales tax. The type and rate of tax you’ll pay depends on the destination province. Canada has two types of sales taxes:

• GST (Goods and Services Tax), a federal tax of 5%
• HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), which combines the 5% GST with a provincial portion

Current GST and HST rates by province

• 5% GST only: Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
• 5% GST + provincial sales tax (PST/QST):
  • British Columbia: 7% PST → total 12%
  • Manitoba: 7% RST → total 12%
  • Quebec: 9.975% QST → total ~14.975%
  • Saskatchewan: 6% PST → total 11%
• HST provinces:
  • Ontario: 13% HST
  • New Brunswick: 15% HST
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 15% HST
  • Prince Edward Island: 15% HST
  • Nova Scotia: 14% HST (updated April 2025)

Special cases and exemptions

• In provinces like Quebec and Saskatchewan, PST or QST is listed separately from GST on invoices.
• Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island offer point-of-sale rebates for children’s clothing and footwear. These items are exempt from the provincial portion of HST, and only the 5% GST is charged.

Other important notes

• Sales tax is applied based on the destination of the shipment within Canada.
• The formula for calculating sales tax is: (Printful price + shipping) × applicable tax rate.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s GST/HST rates by province.