What you need to know about tobacco products from the EU, so as not to be confused with counterfeit.
In April-May, some international tobacco manufacturers – members of the association “Ukrtyutyun” – begin to import cigarettes to Ukraine from EU countries. How will these cigarettes temporarily differ from other tobacco products in Ukraine, told Ukrtyutyun.
The war in Ukraine has led to significant disruptions in the production of tobacco products, which has affected the continuity of their supply. has become dependent on imports, “the statement said.
allowed the import and sale of filter cigarettes and TWEs with EU Member States' labels (including the language of the inscriptions on the pack) .
The relevant decree entered into force on 15 March .
Such tobacco products will be marked with Ukrainian excise tax stamps and will contain information on the maximum retail price and date of manufacture. For the period of martial law and state of emergency, it is allowed to use excise stamps intended for TVEN, as well as for cigarettes with a filter.
EU members will be held for no more than three months after the cessation or abolition of martial law.
after reviewing the information on the maximum retail prices of producers and importers of excisable goods on the official website of the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
