Brazil Federal Tax Service: About 2 Million Illegal E-cigarettes Seized in 2024

Brazil Federal Tax Service: About 2 million illegal e-cigarettes seized in 2024

The Brazilian Federal Taxation Bureau recently seized a large number of illegal e-cigarette devices at ports, airports and land. The amount of seizures reached a new high in 2024, with about 2 million illegal e-cigarettes seized.

According to the official website of the Brazilian Federal Taxation Bureau on January 2, the authorities have recently seized a large number of illegal e-cigarette devices in law enforcement operations at ports, airports and land.

On December 3, the Federal Taxation Bureau seized nearly 450,000 illegal e-cigarettes at the Port of Santos. The goods were declared as toys, tools, computer accessories, auto parts and musical instruments. (Related reading: Brazilian Taxation Bureau Seizes 450,000 Illegal E-Cigarettes Involving Brands Such as "LOST MARY" and "ELFBAR")

On December 9, the Federal Taxation Bureau seized 5.6 tons of e-cigarettes at Guarulhos Airport, a total of 43,200 devices, with a market value of more than 5 million reais (US$800,000). (Related reading: Brazilian tax bureau seizes 5.6 tons of illegal e-cigarettes, valued at $800,000)

On November 8, the Federal Tax Bureau and the Border Operations Command (COD) seized 200 kilograms of e-cigarettes at a logistics company in Goiania.

In addition, the Federal Tax Bureau also suspended the CNPJ (similar to the company registration number) of merchants selling smuggled e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes. (Related reading: Brazilian tax bureau strengthens e-cigarette sales supervision, 22 companies suspended operations)

The Federal Tax Bureau released data showing that in 2024, the number of e-cigarettes seized has reached a new high, with about 2 million illegal e-cigarettes seized.

E-cigarette seizures in Brazil | Source: Federal Taxation Bureau official website