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Brazil's Federal Revenue Agency Seizes 1.37 Million Smuggled E-cigarettes

Regulations by 2FIRSTS.ai
Apr.29.2024
Brazil's Federal Revenue Agency Seizes 1.37 Million Smuggled E-cigarettes
Brazilian Federal Revenue agency discovered a surge in e-cigarette smuggling, with 1,367,719 seized in 2023, totaling over $11.96 million.

According to the Brazilian media Metropoles, on April 29, 2023, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service seized a total of 1,367,719 smuggled e-cigarettes, representing a 24.9% increase compared to the previous year. The estimated total value of these seized e-cigarettes is approximately 61.2 million Brazilian reais (11.96 million US dollars).

 

In 2021, the agency seized a total of 450,704 units, a 1397% increase compared to the previous year. The seizure quantity in 2022 increased by 143% compared to the previous year, reaching 1,094,622 units. From 2019 to 2023, the agency has seized a total value of smuggled e-cigarettes worth 134.3 million Brazilian Reais (26.24 million US dollars).

 

Among them, the state of Parana had the highest seizure of e-cigarettes in 2023, confiscating 618,200 units. Following closely behind were South Mato Grosso (363,900), Sao Paulo (135,700), Santa Catarina (133,300), and Goias (25,100).

 

References:
[1] Apreensão de cigarros eletrônicos sobe 25% e chega a 1,3 milhão
Also Read:
[1] Brazil Bans E-cigarette Devices in Effort to Protect Public Health
[2] Brazilian Senator Soraya Thronicke Opposes Anvisa's E-Cigarette Ban
[3] Brazil to Review Vape Sales Ban Again
[4] Brazilian Health Authority Delays Debate on E-cigarette Regulations to the 19th
[5] Brazil Considers Ban on E-cigarettes: Anvisa Decision Coming Soon
[6] BAT CEO Urges Anvisa to Advance E-Cigarette Regulation in Brazil
[7] Brazil Health Authority to Reevaluate Ban on E-Cigarettes
#Law enforcement#Open system e-cigarettes#Disposable e-cigarettes#Regulation#South America#Brazil

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