Since the beginning of November, the Vietnamese city government has destroyed 606 vape brands, costing $6,500. Since 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly has decided to completely ban the production, sale, import, and use of vapes and heated cigarette products.
Vietnam’s Hanoi authorities crack down on vape smuggling
According to Anninhthudood on December 1, the Vietnamese city government is continuously cracking down on outlets suspected of smuggling vapes and heated cigarettes.
According to the Management and Inspection Bureau (QLTT). The department has investigated seven cases involving vapes since the beginning of November, imposed a fine of 112.5 million VND ($4,500), destroyed 606 disposable vapes and their accessories, and involved goods worth more than 166 million VND ($6,500).
Destroyed 606 items in a month, involving $6,500
On November 13, the government also inspected a merchant and found that 80 vape brands sold in the area,
including 50 disposable vape devices and 30 bottles of e-liquid, were imported products without bills and identified as smuggled goods.
On the same day, another company found a similar situation and detained 70 smuggled goods, including 50 disposable vape devices and 20 bottles of vape oil.
On the 14th, the government continued its action and detained 420 vape brands without bills. All the goods deducted were made abroad and the formalities were not complete. At present, the case is under further investigation and processing.
On November 30. Vietnam’s National Assembly decided to ban the production, sale, import, and use of vapes and heated cigarette products from 2025. (Read more: Vietnam’s National Assembly: vapes and heated cigarette products will be completely banned from 2025)
