HST Rates
The harmonized sales tax (HST) rates differ from one participating province to another. Although the federal component is 5% in all participating provinces, the provincial component varies from one province to another.
The table below shows the HST rate and the rates of the provincial and federal components of the HST in each participating province.
| Province | HST rate | Provincial HST component | Federal HST component |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 15%1 | 10%2 | 5% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15%3 | 10%4 | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | 15% | 10% | 5% |
| Ontario | 13% | 8% | 5% |
| Prince Edward Island | 15%5 | 10%6 | 5% |
- Rate in effect since July 1, 2016. The rate was 13% before that date.
- Rate in effect since July 1, 2016. The rate was 8% before that date.
- See note 1.
- See note 2.
- Rate in effect since October 1, 2016. The rate was 14% before that date.
- Rate in effect since October 1, 2016. The rate was 9% before that date.