2Firsts Hosts UK Vape Duty Stamp Compliance Exchange in Shenzhen
2Firsts hosted a compliance exchange in Shenzhen on May 14, 2026, to help companies prepare for the UK's new vaping duty and stamp system.Summary
2Firsts held a UK vape duty stamp compliance exchange in Shenzhen on May 14, 2026, bringing together representatives from nearly 20 companies. The session addressed the UK's Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme, which will create new obligations for companies manufacturing, importing, storing, or supplying vaping products for the UK market. Applications for relevant approvals are set to open from April 1, 2026, with implementation scheduled for October 1, 2026. The event, held in the Bao'an District, was designed for executives, market managers, sales leaders, and finance and compliance personnel. Key topics included duty stamp application procedures, UK agency qualifications, related costs, and warehousing arrangements. Kurt Yang, compliance partner at 2Firsts, and Echo Guo, co-founder and CEO, briefed attendees on policy requirements and practical challenges. 2Firsts Compliance Solutions also introduced its UK service, covering market-entry assessment, compliance gap review, application preparation, and year-round support. The company emphasized that duty stamp compliance involves more than a single administrative filing, requiring an assessment of how tax compliance, local representation, warehousing, documentation, and operational management interact. 2Firsts continues to provide regulatory reporting, policy analysis, and compliance services for companies entering major nicotine markets, including upcoming U.S. compliance exchanges.
(Source：2Firsts)
