E-Cigarettes → United Kingdom

Requires UKCA marking (replacing CE) + UK EORI + UK VAT; packaging requires EPR registration

Lead time 3-6 weeks

Cost range £1,500-6,000

HS code 2404

Duty rate 0-48%

VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.	Organization	Title	Year
GB/T 41701-2022	GB/T	电子烟烟液烟碱、丙二醇和丙三醇的测定气相色谱法	2022
GB/T 24308-2019	GB/T	烟草种子生产加工技术规程	2019
GB/T 21138-2019	GB/T	烟草种子	2019
GB/T 18771.1-2015	GB/T	烟草术语第1部分：烟草类型与烟叶生产	2015
GB/T 18771.2-2015	GB/T	烟草术语第2部分：烟草制品与烟草加工	2015
GB/T 18771.5-2015	GB/T	烟草术语第5部分：烟草机械与烟草专用检测仪器	2015
GB/T 18771.4-2015	GB/T	烟草术语第4部分：品质评价和检测	2015
GB/T 18771.3-2015	GB/T	烟草术语第3部分：烟用材料	2015

Required certifications

Certification	What it covers	Status
UKCA marking	Replaced CE after Brexit; mandatory from 2025	Required
UK EORI	Required for UK customs clearance	Required
UK VAT	GB tax ID registration required	Required
UK Packaging EPR	Registration with the Environment Agency required	Required
UKRP	UK authorized representative required	Conditional

Testing scope

UKCA safety
EMC
RoHS

Labeling requirements

English labeling
UKCA marking
UK importer information
WEEE marking

Platform requirements

Amazon UK: UKCA + VAT required
eBay UK: EORI required
TikTok UK: local company required

Common non-compliance risks

No UKCA → cannot sell
No UK EORI → cannot clear customs
Unregistered EPR → fines

Frequently asked

What is the difference between UKCA and CE?

UKCA is the post-Brexit UK certification, replacing CE from 2025.

Is a UK EORI required?

Yes. A UK EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance.

What is the UK VAT rate?

Standard 20%; reduced 5% for certain goods.

How do I register for Packaging EPR?

Register with the UK Environment Agency (EA); fees are based on packaging material weight.

Is a UK representative required?

Non-UK companies must appoint a UKRP (UK Responsible Person).

Same product, other markets

E-Cigarettes → United Kingdom

Technical standards

Required certifications

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Same product, other markets

United States

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South Korea

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Nigeria

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Peru

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Uganda

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