UK Vaping Products Duty 2026: HMRC Vape Tax & Duty Stamps
UK vape businesses face new tax and compliance rules starting October 1, 2026, including a volume-based duty and digital tracking stamps.Summary
The article details the UK's upcoming Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme, effective October 1, 2026. HMRC has reminded businesses across the supply chain to complete registrations and preparations within one month. The tax is levied at £0.22 per milliliter of liquid, applicable to both nicotine-containing and nicotine-free products. Key requirements include new HMRC approvals for manufacturers and warehouse operators, and the implementation of digital duty stamps for product tracking and traceability. Transitional arrangements allow for the use of old stamps until the end of 2026, and retailers have until March 31, 2027, to sell existing unstamped stock. A final deadline on April 1, 2027, mandates all products on the market carry a valid stamp. The measure is projected to raise over £550 million annually and is part of a broader public health framework.
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