Vaping products duty & vaping duty stamps – Webinar
Vape duty
Vaping products duty & vaping duty stamps – Webinar
The UK Government is introducing Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme from 1 October 2026, with applications for approval opening from 1 April 2026. VPD and VDS are part of the government’s Plan for Change to create a smoke-free generation and tackle youth vaping.
To support impacted businesses in their preparation, HM Revenue & Customs will be hosting a webinar to give you more information about VPD and VDS. After attending, you’ll have a better understanding of what information you’ll need to apply, key dates to plan for and whether you need to apply.
The webinar will take place on:
26 March 11.45am to 12.45pm
27 March 9.45am to 10.45am.
Registration is now open. Sign up to attend the webinar, if you manufacture or import vaping products, or store products in duty-suspension. It will cover:
what Vaping Products Duty is
what Vaping Duty Stamps are Sign up
what you’ll need to apply for VPD and VDS
an overview of the application process
the application process in more detail and video
key dates.
Additional resources
HM Revenue & Customs have produced a Stakeholder Communications pack, which includes social media posts, leaflets, article copy for use in newsletters, briefings and external communications as well as key messages for affected audiences.
MHRA YouTube video
guidance: www.gov.uk/vaping-duty