What is HST -harmonized sales tax?

The HST is a consumption tax in Canada that is paid by the consumer and businesses at the point of sale (POS). The vendor collects the tax proceeds by adding the HST rate to the cost of goods and services and then remits the collected tax to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the tax division of the federal government. The CRA later allocates the provincial portion of the HST to the respective provincial government. HST is also collected at the time of importation by Canadian customs from the importer. Its in addition to any applicable DUTY. The importer can usually recoup this tax when they sell the item by passing on the tax to the end buyer.

Importers who import into Canada will be required to pay HST tax on the items they import at the time of import. HST tax on the imported item is not included in your Exfreight shipping quote. HST tax can also be applicable on the freight charges on certain types of freight movements. IF HST tax is applicable on the freight charges for your move we will include that on the freight quote but this should not be confused with the HST tax applicable on the value of any imported commodity when it’s applicable.