From 1 October 2026, Vaping Products Duty will be introduced and become applicable to certain commodity codes. The following update contains guidance for completing declarations once the new duty is introduced.
Guidance from HMRC on what affected businesses need to do and be aware of with regards to Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.
With Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme starting on 1 October 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding businesses across the vaping supply chain, including retailers and wholesalers, to prepare for the changes.
Information on the Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme for retailers.
An update on the work HMRC are doing around VPD.
An update on upcoming changes affecting travellers and workers bringing vaping products into the UK.
BWA Chairman Clive Brady recently joined Michelle Sloane from RPC for an in-depth discussion on the UK’s new vaping duty and what it means for businesses across the vaping sector.
HMRC research teams are currently seeking volunteers from excise businesses to better understand how industry is preparing for changes to vaping product movements, particularly in relation to EU, Great Britain, and Northern Ireland flows.
From 1 April 2026, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for VPD and VDS Scheme approval.
The following is an update from the HMRC Excise Policy (Goods, Movement & Storage) team.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging vaping-related businesses and supply chains to register for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, as applications for approval opens today (1 April 2026).
Find out more about what the duty stamps are and what you need to do.
From today (1st April 2026), applications are open for approval for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.
The new Vaping Products Duty applies broadly across the supply chain. Here’s how to check if it could affect your business.
Applications for the UK’s new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme are now officially open (from 1 April 2026), marking a major step towards full implementation later this year.
This is a notification from HMRC regarding a change to the way warehousekeepers apply for authorisation and approval from 1st April 2026.
The UK Government is introducing Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme from 1 October 2026, with applications for approval opening from 1 April 2026. VPD and VDS are part of the government’s Plan for Change to create a smoke-free generation and tackle youth vaping. To support impacted businesses in their preparation, we’re hosting a webinar to give you more information about VPD and VDS.
An update from HMRC on VPD, and what businesses need to consider.