Germany will gradually increase the excise tax on e-liquids until 2030, while Hamburg customs authorities have seized 150,000 illegal e-cigarettes.
In Germany, a tax law has been passed that will increase the excise tax on e-liquids gradually, year by year, until 2030. With this move, lawmakers aim to align vaping products with the tax levels of traditional tobacco products while avoiding sudden market shocks.
In parallel, Hamburg customs authorities conducted a significant operation and seized 150,000 illegal e-cigarettes in September 2026. According to the authorities, the goods arrived from Asia and illustrate the scale of the black market, which is flourishing due to tightening regulations and rising taxes.
Market players have expressed concerns about the increasing tax burdens and competition from the unregulated black market. Industry associations are calling for stricter border controls and a moderate tax policy to protect legal operators.
In brief
- Germany will gradually increase the excise tax on e-liquids until 2030.
- Hamburg customs seized 150,000 illegal e-cigarettes in September 2026.
- Industry stakeholders are warning about market difficulties caused by tax hikes and the expansion of the black market.
Source: Vapoteurs (vapoteurs.net)
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