Canada

Fees and regulations in Canada

6 regulations that apply in Canada. Browse by category below.

Container Deposits

Canadian Provincial Container Deposit Programs

Reference for Canadian provincial container deposit-return programs covering refundable deposits on bottles, cans, and other beverage containers across all provinces with active programs.

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Recycling Fees

Canadian Provincial Electronics Recycling Fees (EHFs)

Reference for provincial electronics handling fees (EHFs) and recycling programs in Canada. Several provinces charge point-of-sale fees on designated electronics; rates vary by product and province.

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Excise Taxes

Canadian Cannabis Excise Duty

Reference for Canadian federal cannabis excise duty and provincial/territorial markups. Licensed cannabis producers and sellers must charge the applicable duty; the federal component is $1 per gram or 10% of dutiable amount, whichever is higher, plus provincial markups.

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Eco-Participation Fees

Canadian Provincial Environmental Handling Fees (Eco-Fees)

Reference for Canadian provincial eco-fee and environmental handling fee (EHF) programs covering electronics, batteries, packaging, tires, and other regulated products under extended producer responsibility legislation.

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Regulatory Surcharges

Canadian Payment Method Surcharges

In Canada there is no federal ban on payment method surcharges. Merchants commonly add surcharges for credit card, PayPal, Klarna, and other alternative payment methods with clear disclosure. Card network and payment provider rules apply.

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Tariffs & Import Duties

Canadian Customs Tariffs and Import Duties

Reference for Canadian customs duties applied to goods imported into Canada. Rates depend on product classification (HS/tariff item) and country of origin; USMCA and other FTAs provide preferential rates.

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