From 1 January 2024, single-use disposable vapes have become a prohibited item under Regulation 5A of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, unless they are subject to an exemption or are covered by a permit issued by the Office of Drug Control within Department of Health and Aged Care. This means any cargo containing disposable vapes detected by the Australian Border Force without a permit, will be seized.
From 1 March 2024, additional legislation has taken effect that makes reusable vapes and all other vaping products a prohibited item under Regulation 5A of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, unless they are subject to an exemption or are covered by a permit issued by the Office of Drug Control within Department of Health and Aged Care. Vaping products include devices, vaping accessories, vaping substances and all liquid nicotine.
From 1 March 2024, any vapes, or vape products entering Australia (without the required permit) will be seized and destroyed by the Australian Border Force (ABF).
As always, if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the professionals within our Customs Brokerage team who are waiting to assist.
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