Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC) Rates

The air travellers security charge (ATSC) is a security charge paid by air travellers for an air transportation service within and outside the continental zone, under the Air Travellers Security Charge Act. The continental zone means Canada, the United States (except Hawaii), and the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

In this publication, transborder refers to a destination in the United States (except Hawaii) or in the Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

In addition, other international refers to a destination outside the continental zone.

For general information on the application of the ATSC, go to Questions and Answers – Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC).

For more information on the application of the GST/HST, refer to GST/HST Memorandum 28-3, Passenger Transportation Services.

ATSC rates effective May 1, 2024

Air transportation services acquired in Canada
Destination GST/HST Minimum rate of ATSC Maximum rate of ATSC
In Canada Applies $9.46 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $18.92
In Canada Does not apply $9.94 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $19.87
Transborder Applies $16.08 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $32.16
Transborder Does not apply $16.89 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $33.77
Other international Does not apply $34.42 $34.42
Air transportation services acquired outside Canada
Destination GST/HST Minimum rate of ATSC Maximum rate of ATSC
Transborder Applies $16.08 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $32.16
Transborder Does not apply $16.89 for each chargeable emplanement Up to a maximum of $33.77
Other international Does not apply $34.42 $34.42

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