What does Preamble of ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Tariff Act of 1930. The proposed amendment concerns civil penalties for the importation of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems. The penalties would escalate for fraudulent or negligent importation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Eliminating Nefarious Distribution of Smuggled Chinese Vapes Act of 2026.

What does INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT, GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, OR of ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to establish civil penalties for the unlawful entry of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems. Penalties vary based on the nature of the violation: fraud, gross negligence, or negligence, with corresponding maximums of $5,000, $1,000, and $500 per unit, respectively. Penalties can be increased if the shipment involves transshipment to evade duties, if it is a second or subsequent violation by the same person within a 3-year period, or both. The maximum penalty for a shipment is capped at 1,000 percent of the estimated retail value in the United States. Each entry or attempted entry constitutes a single violation, regardless of the number of units. The procedures outlined in section 592 of the Tariff Act apply to the assessment, mitigation, collection, and judicial review of these penalties. The bill defines key terms including 'estimated retail value,' 'person,' 'unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery system,' and 'unit'.

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ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose civil penalties on individuals importing unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Penalties for unlawful importation range from $500 to $5,000 per unit, depending on the severity of the violation (negligence, gross negligence, or fraud).
The bill increases penalties for repeat offenders or shipments intended to evade duties, potentially reaching up to 1,000 percent of the estimated retail value.

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