Can I bring IQOS Heets to Vietnam?
IQOS HeetsβVietnam
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About IQOS Heets
When carrying IQOS and HEETS for international travel, you must strictly comply with tobacco import regulations. IQOS and HEETS is typically subject to strict quantity quotas. Understanding duty-free allowances helps you stay within legal limits.
β Declaration Requirements
βNot Required
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Last Updated:August 11, 2026
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π Important Notes
- β’π« PROHIBITED β Banned Since January 2025
- β’Vietnam's National Assembly Resolution 173/2024/QH15 banned e-cigarettes AND heated tobacco nationwide from 2025. The old "legal grey area" no longer exists: production, trade, import, transport and even use of IQOS, glo, Ploom and their sticks are now prohibited.
- β’Key facts:
- β’The ban explicitly covers heated tobacco products, not just vapes
- β’Devices and HEETS/TEREA sticks can be confiscated at the border
- β’Users face administrative fines; selling or transporting can bring criminal liability
- β’Enforcement has been ramping up since the ban took effect
- β’Advice: Do not bring IQOS or any heated tobacco to Vietnam. Regular cigarettes remain legal (duty-free allowance: 200 sticks).
β Frequently Asked Questions
How is the duty-free allowance for IQOS and HEETS calculated?
The allowance is typically calculated by count (e.g., 200 cigarettes) or weight (e.g., 250g of loose tobacco). If you carry multiple types of IQOS and HEETS, customs will calculate the total based on proportional conversion. Any excess must be declared at the red channel.
What should I consider when bringing IQOS and HEETS?
The most important thing when bringing IQOS and HEETS is to confirm if it exceeds the duty-free allowance or declaration threshold of your destination. It's recommended to keep purchase receipts and ensure IQOS and HEETS is in its original packaging for easier customs inspection. If the IQOS and HEETS is of high value, always use the red declaration channel.
β More Questions
Is IQOS still a grey area in Vietnam?
No β that changed. Since January 2025, National Assembly Resolution 173/2024/QH15 explicitly bans e-cigarettes and heated tobacco nationwide, including their use. IQOS devices and sticks can be confiscated and users fined. Older advice describing a grey area is outdated.
What happens if I arrive in Vietnam with an IQOS in my luggage?
Customs can confiscate the device and any sticks, and administrative fines apply to possession for use. Carrying larger quantities risks being treated as trading in a banned product, which carries heavier penalties. If you're travelling with one, leave it at home β regular cigarettes (up to 200) remain the legal alternative.
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