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UAE Sets Minimum Excise Price for E-Cigarette Liquids
UAE Sets Minimum Excise Price for E-Cigarette Liquids
The UAE will impose a minimum excise price of Dirham 1 per millilitre on liquids used in electronic smoking devices from September 1, 2026. The Ministry of Finance announced the decision on…
The Story in Brief
The UAE will impose a minimum excise price of Dirham 1 per millilitre on liquids used in electronic smoking devices from September 1, 2026. The Ministry of Finance announced the decision on August 6, saying it aims to improve compliance with excise tax rules and apply consistent standards across tobacco and electronic smoking products.
The existing minimum excise price for cigarettes, water pipe tobacco, ready-to-use tobacco products and similar goods will continue. The ministry said the UAE’s 100 per cent excise tax on covered tobacco products remains unchanged. The decision introduces a minimum price for e-cigarette liquids, rather than changing that tax rate, according to the Emirates News Agency.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the UAE has simply doubled taxes on vaping products would be misleading. The stated change is a minimum excise price of Dirham 1 per millilitre, while the 100 per cent excise tax on covered tobacco products remains unchanged. The practical impact will depend on how authorities calculate the taxable value and how retailers adjust prices. The first test is the final price of a standard e-liquid bottle after September 1, 2026.
Source: siasat.com
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