Customs officers in Khabarovsk seized nearly 13,000 illegally imported vapes worth ₽11 million. The undeclared goods evaded about $225,000 in customs duties and lacked safety and labeling certificates. The case is pending court review as Russia considers a nationwide vape sales ban.
Key Highlights
- 13,000 illegal vapes seized in Khabarovsk, worth ₽11 million($225,000)
- Products entered without a customs declaration or tax payment.
- ₽18.2 million($136,000)in unpaid duties; goods lacked safety documents.
- Items stored in a temporary customs warehouse pending a court ruling.
- Russia is debating a full vape sales ban in upcoming legislation.
October 23, 2025 — According to Khabarovsk Krai Today, Russian customs officials in Khabarovsk have seized nearly 13,000 illegally imported vapes valued at around ₽11 million($136,000).
The vapes were imported without a customs declaration or tax payment, with unpaid duties estimated at ₽18.2 million ($225,000). The products were discovered during an inspection of a local retail outlet.
Authorities stated that the retailer was unable to provide safety or compliance certificates, and the products failed to meet the required labeling standards.
- “The goods have been placed in temporary storage pending a court decision,” the Khabarovsk Customs Service said in a statement.
The seizure comes as Russian lawmakers continue to debate a full nationwide ban on vape sales, with new legislation currently under consideration in the State Duma.
