Poland's Ministry of Finance has published a draft amendment to sharply increase excise taxes across the entire vaping sector. Published on May 13 by the Government Legislation Centre, this legislative move aims to curb youth vaping by reducing the economic accessibility of vapor products and sealing existing tax loopholes.
The proposed changes will result in a substantial increase in the retail cost of both hardware and consumables for Polish consumers.
| Product Category | Current Excise Tax | Proposed Excise Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Vaping Devices & Tobacco Heaters | 40 PLN | 50 PLN |
| E-Liquids (per milliliter) | 0.96 PLN | 2.20 PLN |
Beyond raising rates on complete devices and liquids, the ministry is aggressively targeting a specific market loophole. Currently, some vendors sell power and control components (often referred to as "bottoms") separately from the main device to bypass existing taxation.
Under the new amendment, all power and control components utilized in e-cigarettes will be subject to the excise tax, eliminating the ability of sellers to circumvent regulations by unbundling their products.
In its official justification, the Ministry of Finance emphasized that making vaping products more expensive is a direct strategy to lower consumption rates, particularly among minors, which will indirectly improve overall public health.
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