ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

The ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 increases civil penalties for individuals or companies that smuggle unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as vapes, into the United States. Under this bill, fines are calculated based on the number of devices and the severity of the violation, ranging from $500 for negligence to $5,000 for fraud per unit. The law also allows for higher penalties if the shipment involved transshipment through a third country or if the violator has committed similar offenses within the last three years. These changes apply to any entity attempting to bring unapproved vaping products into the country after the bill is enacted.