How is tax calculated on my order?

Quick answer

For orders shipped within Québec, we charge a combined 14.975% sales tax: 5% federal GST + 9.975% provincial QST. Other Canadian provinces are charged according to their own rates (HST or GST + PST). Prices shown on bjamil.com already include the applicable tax — no surprise at checkout.

How it breaks down

  • Québec — 5% GST + 9.975% QST = 14.975% total
  • Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland — 13% or 15% HST
  • Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon — 5% GST only
  • BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba — 5% GST + provincial sales tax

The exact rate is applied based on the shipping address you enter at checkout, not the billing address.

What you'll see

  • Product page — price including Québec tax (default)
  • Cart — subtotal (pre-tax) and tax line shown separately
  • Checkout — final tax recalculated based on shipping address
  • Receipt — tax breakdown with our GST and QST registration numbers

Our GST and QST numbers appear on every receipt — you'll need them if you're claiming an input tax credit for a business purchase.

International orders

If you're shipping outside Canada, Canadian sales tax is removed at checkout. You may owe import duty and tax in your destination country, payable on delivery.

What to have ready

  • Order number
  • Shipping address used
  • Receipt PDF (we can resend it)

Still need help?

Email info@bjamil.com if a tax line looks wrong, or if you need our GST/QST numbers for your accountant. We'll resend a clean receipt the same day.

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