GST/HST on Gold in Canada
Gold bars, ingots, wafers and coins of at least 99.5% purity are sold free of GST/HST. Gold jewellery pays sales tax by province: 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in Alberta and the territories, 11-12% in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 14% in Nova Scotia, 14.975% in Quebec and 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and PEI. Today 10 grams of 24K gold cost $1,741 at the world price, with no tax on investment bars and coins.
Rules checked 26 October 2026 · Prices Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC · Not tax advice
Gold in Canada today, with tax
CAD · Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC| Weight | World price, 24K gold | Bar or coin, with tax and duty | 18K jewellery metal, with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | $174.07 | $174.07 | $147.53 |
| 10 grams | $1,741 | $1,741 | $1,475 |
| 1 ounce | $5,414 | $5,414 | $4,589 |
| 100 grams | $17,407 | $17,407 | $14,753 |
| 1 kilo | $174,072 | $174,072 | $147,526 |
The rules in Canada
| What you buy | Tax | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bars and bullion coins | 0% | Gold bars, ingots, wafers and coins of at least 99.5% purity are sold free of GST/HST. Must be a bar, ingot, coin or wafer of gold at least 99.5% pure (silver 99.9%, platinum 99.5%). Maple Leafs (99.99%) qualify. Lower-purity coins such as Krugerrands and American Eagles, collector and numismatic coins are taxable at 5-15%. |
| Gold coins below 99.5% (Krugerrand, Eagle) and collector coins | 13% (5–15%) | |
| Jewellery | 13% (5–15%) | Gold jewellery pays sales tax by province: 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in Alberta and the territories, 11-12% in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 14% in Nova Scotia, 14.975% in Quebec and 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and PEI. Charged on: full value. |
| Import duty | 0% | Gold bars and coins are duty-free. Imported finished jewellery pays 6.5% duty unless it is US or Mexican origin, but that is not built into the metal price. |
| Tourist refund | No | Canada's GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program for goods ended on 1 April 2007. Only the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program remains, which does not cover shopping. |
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Bars and coins | Jewellery | Import duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0% | 13% (5–15%) | none |
| United States | 0% (0–10.55%) | 7.53% (0–about 12%) | none |
| Mexico | 0% | 16% | none |
| Brazil | 1% | several taxes | none |
| Colombia | 19% | 19% | none |
| Peru | 0% | 18% | none |
GST/HST on Gold in Canada: FAQ
Is there GST/HST on gold in Canada?
Gold bars, ingots, wafers and coins of at least 99.5% purity are sold free of GST/HST. Gold jewellery pays sales tax by province: 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in Alberta and the territories, 11-12% in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 14% in Nova Scotia, 14.975% in Quebec and 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and PEI.
Do you pay GST/HST on gold bars and coins in Canada?
Gold bars, ingots, wafers and coins of at least 99.5% purity are sold free of GST/HST. Must be a bar, ingot, coin or wafer of gold at least 99.5% pure (silver 99.9%, platinum 99.5%). Maple Leafs (99.99%) qualify. Lower-purity coins such as Krugerrands and American Eagles, collector and numismatic coins are taxable at 5-15%. Gold coins below 99.5% (Krugerrand, Eagle) and collector coins: 13% (5–15%).
Is there import duty on gold in Canada?
Gold bars and coins are duty-free. Imported finished jewellery pays 6.5% duty unless it is US or Mexican origin, but that is not built into the metal price.
Can tourists claim back the GST/HST on gold in Canada?
No. Canada's GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program for goods ended on 1 April 2007. Only the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program remains, which does not cover shopping.
Sources (3)
- LawyerInfo.ca: taxation of physical gold and silver bullion in Canada (2026-06-25)
- TaxTips.ca: 2026 sales tax rates (2026-08-28)
- TaxTips.ca: GST/HST visitor rebate eliminated (2026-08-28)
Related
General information on the tax a private buyer pays, checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check with the seller, the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.