Shipping E-cigarettes to the Philippines​

Shipping E-cigarettes to the Philippines​

The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates e-cigarettes under Republic Act 11467 (Tobacco Tax Law). Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are legal but require FDA registration, while non-nicotine devices must meet safety standards.​

Registration for nicotine e-cigarettes involves submitting safety and efficacy data, a process that takes 6–9 months. E-liquids must have a maximum nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml, and labels must be in English or Filipino, with warnings such as “Nicotine is addictive” and a list of ingredients.​

Transporting e-cigarettes to the Philippines requires compliance with Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) rules for lithium batteries. Air freight must adhere to IATA guidelines, with batteries properly insulated. Sea freight follows IMO regulations.​

Customs documentation includes the FDA registration certificate (for nicotine products), a commercial invoice, and a packing list. The Philippines imposes a 12% VAT on e-cigarettes, plus a sin tax that varies based on nicotine content. The FDA may inspect shipments to verify compliance, so ensuring products meet all requirements is important.