New Regulations on E-Cigarette Consumption Tax in Canada

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Apr.10.2024

New Regulations on E-Cigarette Consumption Tax in Canada

Canadian Finance Department releases draft regulations on e-cigarette consumption tax, affecting domestic production and imports with specific province taxes.

Recently, the Canadian Department of Finance released a draft regulation on the consumption tax of e-cigarette products. According to the draft regulation, e-cigarette products will be subject to new tax provisions. The following are the main contents of the draft regulation:

The bill will apply to e-cigarette products produced or imported within Canada. E-cigarette products manufactured or imported within Canada will be subject to a specific provincial sales tax based on their intended use and point of sale. The designated e-cigarette provinces include Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Untaxed e-cigarette products will also be subject to the provincial sales tax when sold in the designated e-cigarette provinces. The legislation also includes provisions for a transition period, which will be implemented from July 1 to September 30, 2024. Additionally, in order to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the e-cigarette taxation system, the relevant regulations will not apply to certain e-cigarette products until October 1, 2024.

The release of this draft regulation has sparked the attention of various sectors of society, particularly the industry and consumer groups related to e-cigarettes. With the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes in the Canadian market, the implementation of this regulation will have a significant impact on the e-cigarette market and consumers.

References:

[1] Draft Regulations Making the Excise Dut... Regulations Relating to Excise Duties.pdf

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