Notice! E-cigarettes That Have Not Applied For PMTA May Not Be Able To Pass U.S. Customs
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Notice! E-cigarettes that have not applied for PMTA may not be able to pass U.S. Customs
Since entering 2024, the FDA has strengthened communication and cooperation with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and proposed new requirements for e-cigarette import customs clearance-certification that a PMTA application has been applied must be submitted.
PMTA, which seems to have no deterrent effect, is sharpening its knives. Gewu Consumer has noticed that since entering 2024, the FDA has strengthened communication and cooperation with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The latter has sent three messages in a row, proposing new requirements for e-cigarette import customs clearance. In short, it must be Submit proof that you have applied for PMTA.
The three messages were released through its Cargo System Message Service (CSMS) on January 17, January 29, and February 15, 2024 Eastern Time.
It roughly means that e-cigarettes are under the control of the FDA, and e-cigarettes entering the United States must comply with FDA regulations. In order to avoid delays in review, relevant information must be submitted for customs declaration of e-cigarettes, and the information requirements issued by the FDA are attached.
To put it simply, in addition to the most basic manufacturer, importer, product name, quantity, flavor, and nicotine, the tobacco application traceability code STN is also required. This STN code is assigned by the FDA after the PMTA application is submitted.
In other words, products that have not yet submitted a PMTA application are missing this STN code. It will become a key enforcement target of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and face the risk of being unable to enter the U.S. market normally.
Don't think that this is another "crying wolf" game played by the FDA and Customs. After searching in the CSMS system, Gewu found that there had been no news like the one mentioned above. In the past, it was more about "action", and joint actions were taken on a whim to catch a wave. Now the customs issues notices directly and implements them into the daily work of the customs.
At present, the FDA's actions are still relatively mild, and they can continue to be sold as long as they are declared. But it also reminds manufacturers that time is running out to apply while making money. If once you are really kicked out of the U.S. market, it will not be that simple to apply for PMTA to return to the U.S. market. Suspended business plus high application fees will be unbearable for many companies.
