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Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
The tax applies to all vaping products and gives sellers six months to clear old stock before prices rise, HMRC said.
- The Government has implemented a new tax on vaping products, charging £2.20 per 10ml of liquid regardless of nicotine content, with HMRC requiring manufacturers and importers to pay the levy effective immediately.
- Health Minister Karin Smyth said the measures tackle youth vaping by reducing affordability while preserving financial incentives for adult smokers to quit smoking, aligning with broader public health strategy.
- HMRC introduced the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme to ensure supply chain traceability, with a six-month grace period allowing retailers to sell existing stock before valid duty stamps become mandatory on April 1.
- UKVIA Director General John Dunne called the rate a "public health timebomb," while Paymaster General James Murray said measures help "get illicit vapes off high streets" by empowering law enforcement.
- Starting October 1, updated allowances for travellers entering Great Britain permit up to 50ml of vape liquid for personal consumption without incurring duty, with excess volumes requiring declaration and full payment.
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The Independent (US)UK launches new vaping tax to deter young people and tackle illegal trading
The new tax comes into effect on Thursday
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Vaping is set to become more expensive as a new tax on products is introduced, raising concerns for consumers and the market.
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