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Vietnam Halts on E-Cigarette Imports to Comply with National Assembly Resolution

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued Official Letter No. 17/TCHQ-GSQL to provincial and municipal Customs Departments, directing them to stop carrying out customs clearance procedures for e-cigarettes/vape products, heated tobacco products, and their components and raw materials starting from January 1, 2025. This move follows the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 173/2024/QH15, passed on November 30, 2024, which prohibits the production, trade, import, harboring, transportation, and use of these products to ensure public health and social order and safety.

The General Department of Vietnam Customs also requires the Customs Departments to compile statistics on the remaining inventory of these goods within their jurisdictions, including components and raw materials for manufacturing e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, semi-finished and finished products, and waste and scrap materials. The Customs Departments must propose handling measures and submit the data to the General Department of Vietnam Customs before January 10, 2025, for consolidation and further action.

This decisive step by the Vietnamese government aims to protect public health and maintain social order by curbing the availability and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in the country. The vaping industry will need to adapt to these new regulations and explore alternative markets or product lines to sustain their businesses.

Vietnam Bans Vapes, Imposes Hefty Fines on Tourists and Jail Time for E-Cigarette Traders and Producers

New Rules Effective January 1, 2025, Aimed at Addressing Health Concerns Over Irreversible Lung Damage

Vietnam has joined a growing list of countries, including Singapore, Thailand, India, and Australia, in banning travelers from bringing e-cigarettes into the country. As of January 1, 2025, tourists arriving in Vietnam with vapes face substantial fines under new rules that prohibit the possession, sale, and use of vapes and e-liquids.

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Vietnam Bans E-cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products Starting 2025

The National Assembly of Vietnam has officially passed a resolution to ban the production, business, import, storage, transport, and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from 2025. This decision aims to protect public health, especially the health of young people, and has received widespread support from the public. The resolution marks a new era in the prevention and control of tobacco harms in Vietnam.

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Vietnam’s Minister Nguyen Hong Dien: No Testing of E-Cigarettes

In a recent session of the National Assembly, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien addressed the growing concerns surrounding e-cigarettes and heated cigarettes in Vietnam. While tobacco is a regulated business under the Law on Prevention of Tobacco Harms and the Government’s Decree 67/2013, new generation cigarettes have not been clearly defined in the relevant legal documents, leading to a long-standing legal loophole.

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Vietnam Ministry Researching E-Cigarette, Heated Tobacco Management

The National Assembly has recorded many concerns from deputies about the immeasurable harm of new generation tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. In response, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is researching and developing a Decree on tobacco business to replace Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP.

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Effective Policies Needed for Managing New-Generation Tobacco Products in Vietnam

In Vietnam, the market for new-generation tobacco products lacks proper management policies and regulations. These products are circulating without proper authorization. On July 4th, a conference titled “Responsible Control of New Tobacco Products” was organized by the Phap Luat Vietnam newspaper. During the conference, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade acknowledged the absence of management policies and legal permission for new-generation tobacco products (NGTP) in Vietnam.

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Proposes a Vape Tax

According to local Vietnamese media on May 14, the Ministry of Finance in Vietnam has recently submitted a draft report to the Ministry of Justice. This report, for the Special Consumption Tax Law (SCT), includes a proposal for a consumption tax on e-cigarettes.

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