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# Carbon Tax Surcharge

The Carbon Tax Surcharge is a single flat fee applied to container movements at or via the ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver. It reflects charges implemented by ocean carriers as a result of the British Columbia Carbon Tax policy.

## What is a Carbon Tax Surcharge?

The Carbon Tax Surcharge is a single flat fee applied to container movements at or via the ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver.

This surcharge reflects the charges implemented by ocean carriers as a result of the British Columbia Carbon Tax policy.

If applicable, a Carbon Tax Surcharge will appear on your Flexport quote or invoice as a destination charge.

Back to the [full glossary](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/).

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*This is a markdown version of [https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/carbon-tax-surcharge/](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/carbon-tax-surcharge/) for AI/LLM consumption.*