HMRC enforces a £2.20 per 10ml vape duty and mandatory packaging stamps across the UK supply chain starting October 1, 2026.
High excise taxes drive 93.6% of Ukraine’s vape market into the shadow economy, prompting calls for reform.
The European Commission proposes a 139% tax hike on cigarettes and new minimum taxes on vapes to combat youth nicotine use.
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Know the Swiss customs limits for cigarettes, e-liquids, and disposable vapes before crossing the border.
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The UAE Ministry of Finance announced a minimum excise price of Dh1 per milliliter for e-cigarette and vape liquids, taking effect on September 1. This measure establishes a baseline value for calculating the country’s 100% “sin tax,” ensuring cheaper products do not bypass high tax rates. How the New Vape Tax Calculation Works Under the updated rules, if the retail price of vape liquid falls below the Dh1 per milliliter threshold, the tax is still calculated using the minimum value. For example, a 60ml bottle of vape liquid retailing at Dh40 will be taxed as if it were priced at Dh60. “The decision aims to enhance the effectiveness of excise tax implementation and support compliance with the UAE’s tax legislation,” the ministry stated. Existing excise prices for traditional cigarettes, water pipe tobacco, and ready-to-use tobacco products remain unchanged. UAE’s Expanding Sin Tax Strategy The UAE first introduced excise taxes in 2017 on tobacco products and sugary drinks to reduce the consumption of harmful goods and prevent chronic illnesses. The program expanded in 2019 to include electronic smoking devices and liquids. This latest adjustment follows a similar policy update on January 1, which linked beverage taxes directly to sugar content. The
Finance Minister Simon Harris considers tax increases in Budget 2027 alongside bans on disposable and flavored vapes.
A detailed comparison of excise taxes, online sales bans, and retail laws in Italy and Switzerland.
An update on the Tobacco Products Directive review and the stalled Tobacco Excise Directive taxes in the European Union.
The Polish government updates tax laws to raise device duties to 50 PLN and close component loopholes.