Pact Act Vape Mail Ban
March 5, 2021
On December 27th, 2020 the vape mail ban (S.1253) was signed into law. This new law prohibits any vapor-related products from being shipped with USPS. Following the passage of the new law, the major private delivery companies announced that they too would stop delivering vaping products, not just to homes but also to businesses. FedEx stopped shipping vape products on March 1, and UPS will stop shipping vape products on April 5. DHL had already prohibited shipping vape products domestically before this law passed.
The net effect of this ban will make it nearly impossible to ship vapor products direct-to-consumer. Therefore, we are fairly certain we will no longer be provided with the ability to ship directly to consumers and DIY'ers.
To ensure all orders are shipped out before the respective carriers' cutoff dates, we will no longer be accepting consumer orders after March 26th, 2021. Due to high order volume please allow an additional 4-7 days for your order to be processed. We advise that you get your order placed as soon as possible. If anything changes we will be sure to provide our customers with updates, but our only advice at this time is to stock up on your favorite vape products.
LNW would like to thank you for your continued support and loyalty throughout the last eight years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve the DIY and vape community with all of its needs. We are deeply saddened by this news and we wish you nothing but the best. Just know, LNW will do anything in its power to serve you in the future when the opportunity presents itself.
Submit your Comments on this Ruling
On February 19, 2021, the USPS published in the Federal Register a proposed rule, which is necessary to carry out the new law. The public is invited to review and comment on the rule until March 22, 2021. We urge you to make your voice heard by clicking the link, below.
NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION
https://casaa.org/call-to-action/usps-vape-mail-ban-comment/
BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
As required by the PACT Act, we must make updates to your account so that we both remain compliant. Using the link below, please take a moment to fill out the form and provide all of the required materials.
The form requires that you provide images of all of the licenses (state, county, and local) which are legally required for your company to operate. Licensing requirements differ from state to state, but it is likely that, at the very least, you are required to have one or more tobacco and/or vapor products license(s), resale permit, and business license(s).
1) Updated Address and Contact Information
2) Copy of Business License
3) Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
4) Copy of Reseller's Permit or Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate
5) Copy of Tobacco or Vapor Products License(s)
6) Any additional local license(s) that may be required
To avoid any disruption or delays in your ability to place an order, we must receive this information no later than March 16th, 2021.
B2B SHIPPING OPTIONS
As of yet USPS, FedEx, and UPS have not provided any exceptions for vape products shipping business to business. However, we do expect this to change in the future. After March 26th, all orders will be palletized and shipped using a common LTL freight carrier. Unfortunately, this will increase shipping costs for most customers. We recommend taking advantage of USPS and UPS shipping options while they are still available