ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026

This bill strengthens penalties for illegally importing electronic nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as vapes, into the United States. It directly affects companies and individuals who attempt to bring unauthorized vaping products into the country by increasing civil fines based on the number of devices and the severity of the violation. Under the new rules, fines can reach up to $5,000 per unit for fraudulent actions, $1,000 for gross negligence, and $500 for simple negligence, with multipliers applied for repeat offenses or attempts to evade customs laws. The legislation defines an unauthorized device as any vape product not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for sale in the U.S. and ensures that federal agencies retain their existing authority to pursue criminal or administrative actions alongside these new civil penalties.