Hong Kong. Has banned all exportation of E.Cigs.

[MicBang]

Last week i was informed that the Honk Kong government had banned all exportation of e cigs and fluids. In effect throttling the supply worldwide. Up till now i thought that this was a gesture they would not follow up with any commitment.

All 3 of my suppliers are having their goods returned to them. We are currently trying to find new ways to import the goods but i think it might be fair to expect a drying up of Supplies in the short term.

I believe that tobacco companies and world government pressure is being exerted on HK to do this. In effect, if the distribution of Electronic Cigarettes and Nicotine cartridges and fluid is choked at its exit point..IE Hong Kong then we have no product..

 

[MicBang]

Taken from TW homepage.... sorry i cant post links

 

[halopunker]

Old News! This happened 14 days ago, we are still receiving shipments. It is okay...for now


Hope that's better.

 

[TropicalBob]

I sure wouldn't say THAT ...

 

[MicBang]

i can feel a little panic.....

 

[Johnsky]

Perhaps it's time for a little domestic manufacturing?

It doesn't make sense to me though... why would they put the brakes on their own economy? ... I'm baffled.

 

[bizzyb0t]

Here's a link to the post by the TW admin...

Hong Kong. Has banned all exportation of E.Cigs.

That's not looking good at all. 8-o

 

[jamie]

Can someone clue me in please? I thought these were coming out of China proper, not Hong Kong, so don't understand how it would be "throttling the supply worldwide"....

 

[Faethe]

Can someone clue me in please? I thought these were coming out of China proper, not Hong Kong, so don't understand how it would be "throttling the supply worldwide"....

That's like China's main distribution point.

I can't see China liking this, though. My stuff has been coming in. Just little stuff, consumer related stuff.

 

[D_Struct]

From "Wayne" at Heaven Gifts aka Ruyan Direct:

"Hi David, Please don't hesitate to ask us any question. Our business haven't been affected by the ban of electronic cigarette sales in Hong Kong, as all our packages are shipped out directly from Shanghai China.

Kindest regards,

Wayne"

 

[Faethe]

From "Wayne" at Heaven Gifts aka Ruyan Direct:

"Hi David, Please don't hesitate to ask us any question. Our business haven't been affected by the ban of electronic cigarette sales in Hong Kong, as all our packages are shipped out directly from Shanghai China.

Kindest regards,

Wayne"

I wonder how Hong Kong is going to be liking this.

 

[D_Struct]

I wonder how Hong Kong is going to be liking this.

As far as the rest of China is concerned, Hong Kong can sit on it and spin.

They're going to make their money!

 

[chriswannell]

So what is the latest with this news? should I panic and hoard liquid or just keep an eye on this thread with mild ammusement. I wonder where else this problem will occur considering New Zeland is not vaper friendly.

All the best

Chris

 

[Banqer]

Manufacturers are just going to have to ship through mainland China and not Hong Kong. This could potentially jack up the price of ecigs, accessories and liquids as it is more expensive to ship that way. It also takes longer.

 

[Taelon]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...a-approval-regulate-tobacco-6.html#post139402

 

[KatyS]

It is definately getting serious. One of my suppliers here in US has had a shipment confiscated, which means they loose their shipping cost, have to pay to have it shipped out again. China is not very good about refunds. I have been notified by 2 of my suppliers in china, that they will no longer send kits in boxes or with cartridges, but in pieces. Don't know where this is going, but don't like the direction.

 

[TropicalBob]

Thanks for your candor, KatyS. We users need accurate information so WE can plan our actions. The trend lines do not look good.

 

[Becky]

Oh great... this is not good news. Don't want to go back to you know what!!!!

 

[Rockbassray]

I don't think it matters if they are in kits, or with or without cartridges.. I had a small order for just batteries and atomizers get stopped. nothing else but those two parts were in my package.

 

[Madmax]

I just recieved a similar message from a manufacturer. They explain there are still options but it looks grim. Not trying to cause a panic, just confirming what KatyS getting on her end.