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Can I bring a vape (e-cigarette) from Paraguay into Brazil?
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
The answer is no, and why even one, for personal use, is smuggling
No. Anvisa bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes (vapes) in Brazil. Bringing one from Paraguay, even a single one for personal use, is smuggling, subject to seizure and prosecution. It's one of the most common seizures at the Friendship Bridge.
Quick answer: no. Anvisa bans importing and selling e-cigarettes (vapes) in Brazil. Bringing one from Paraguay, even a single one, for personal use, in your bag, is smuggling, subject to seizure and prosecution. It's one of the most common seizures at the Friendship Bridge.
The rule
Anvisa bans the sale, import and advertising of electronic smoking devices in Brazil. There's no "personal use" exception: the ban is total, including carry-on luggage.
Why it's a crime
Entering Brazil with a government-banned product is smuggling, a crime, regardless of quantity or personal use. At border control, the device is seized.
What happens
The vape is seized and you may be prosecuted. It's not worth the risk.
In short
Buying a vape in Paraguay is legal there; bringing it into Brazil isn't. If you already own one in Brazil, note that selling is also banned here.
Sources: Anvisa (e-cigarette ban); Federal Revenue Service (border smuggling).
Frequently asked questions
- Can I bring one vape from Paraguay just for personal use?
- No. Anvisa's ban is total, including personal use and carry-on luggage. Bringing one is smuggling, with seizure and possible prosecution.
- What happens if I'm caught with a vape at the border?
- The device is seized and you can be prosecuted for smuggling, regardless of quantity.
- Is buying a vape in Paraguay illegal?
- Buying it in Paraguay is legal there; the problem is bringing it into Brazil, where import and sale are banned.
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