Vaping Duty Stamps – Penalties and Sanctions Factsheet Published
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HMRC has published a new factsheet (CC/FS87) explaining the penalties and sanctions that may be applied if businesses fail to comply with the Vaping Products Duty regulations and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. The factsheet confirms it reflects HMRC's position at the time of writing and is for guidance only.
“This factsheet tells you about the penalties HMRC may charge if you do not comply with the regulations for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.”
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HMRC published a guidance factsheet detailing penalties applicable to non-compliance with the Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. The factsheet is informational in nature and expressly states it reflects HMRC's position at the time of writing. Businesses involved in vaping products should review this factsheet to understand the potential financial and operational consequences of failing to use required duty stamps or comply with vaping duty regulations.
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Compliance checks: vaping duty stamps – penalties and sanctions — CC/FS87
This factsheet tells you about the penalties HMRC may charge if you do not comply with the regulations for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.
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Published 23 April 2026
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