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German Customs Notifies Electronic Cigarettes Should Be Taxed

The German Customs has notified the local electronic cigarette association and economic operators that tobacco alternatives products, also known as e-cigarettes, which have been listed before July 1, 2022, should be re-taxed, and that all e-cigarettes held within the taxation area with invalid tax numbers, will be taxed according to the e-cigarette additional tax rate from February 13, 2023 onwards. Product owners must act quickly to comply, return used goods to a tax warehouse, have tax stamps affixed (by manufacturers, importers, or purchasers for commercial purposes), and fulfill retrospective taxation obligations. E-cigarette traders are advised to improve their retail packaging and use approved tax stamps for subsequent taxation while the tax warehouse owners must already have tax numbers to undertake all tax after-tax obligations.

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Colombia’s Proposed Vape Tax Hike: A Threat to Public Health and Harm Reduction

In a recent development that has sparked concern among vaping advocates and consumers alike, Colombian Green Alliance congresswoman Carolina Giraldo has put forth an initiative to increase taxes on vaping products as part of the country’s upcoming tax reform. The proposal, which is being framed as a means to generate revenue for the state while promoting the fundamental right to health, has drawn criticism for its potential to undermine tobacco harm reduction efforts and its lack of stakeholder consultation.

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Italy Set to Reduce E-Liquid Tax on April 1st 2022

Italy will adjust its e-liquid tax for the fourth time in four years, with the new rates set to take effect on April 1st. The Italian Senate passed the changes in late February, which will favor vaping consumers by reducing the tax burden on e-liquids.

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Denmark Approves Flavor Ban and Steep E-Liquid Tax in New Tobacco Action Plan

The Danish Parliament has approved the Danish Health Authority’s “Tobacco Action Plan,” which includes a ban on flavored vaping products and a significant tax increase on e-liquids. The new restrictions, set to take effect in 2021 and 2022, have raised concerns among vaping advocates who fear the measures will make vaping less accessible and attractive to smokers looking to quit. Read more

Massachusetts Senate Approves Bill Banning Flavored Tobacco, Taxing E-Cigarettes

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The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, and impose a 75% excise tax on e-cigarettes. The legislation, which was approved by the state House earlier this month, is designed to combat the growing problem of underage vaping in the state.

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