Colombia has enacted a new tax package for 2026 that significantly raises levies on tobacco and vaping products. Under Legislative Decree 1474, cigarettes will face a specific tax of 11,200 pesos per pack plus an additional 10%, while vapes will be taxed at 2,000 pesos per milliliter plus a 30% ad valorem rate.
Key Takeaways:
- Cigarette Tax: 11,200 pesos per pack + 10% additional component.
- Vape Tax: 2,000 pesos per milliliter + 30% ad valorem tax.
- Economic Context: Measures aim to close the national budget deficit under declared economic emergency.
Tobacco taxation refers to the specific levies imposed by governments on tobacco and nicotine products to generate revenue and discourage consumption. In Colombia, the national government has launched a new tax package for 2026, established under Legislative Decree 1474, which will have a direct impact on the cost of smoking and vaping.
Significant Increases for Tobacco and Vaping Products
As part of the government's strategy to close the General Budget deficit, taxes on tobacco products are set to rise sharply. The new decree specifies that each pack of cigarettes will now carry a specific tariff of 11,200 pesos, in addition to a further component of 10%. This represents a substantial increase aimed at boosting revenue collection.
The vaping sector is also heavily targeted. Electronic cigarettes and vapes will now be subject to a tax of 2,000 pesos per milliliter of liquid, plus an ad valorem tax of 30%. This dual taxation structure is expected to significantly increase the retail price of these products for consumers.
These measures were issued under exceptional powers due to the declared economic, social, and ecological emergency in late 2025. While the Constitutional Court reviews the justification for these powers, the tax hikes are set to govern the fiscal landscape of 2026, impacting consumers and the industry alike.
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