U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized 43,200 illicit vaping products that originated from China and were headed to Mississippi, the agency said.
The devices were seized after federal officials determined the products violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) because they lacked required FDA marketing authorization and the shipment was “grossly undervalued to avoid duties and FDA import requirements,” the agency said on Nov. 6.
CBP said the domestic value of the shipment was more than $358,000. The seized pallets contained Kangvape Onee Stick products, which will be turned over to CBP’s Fines, Penalties, and Forfeiture office for final disposition.
“Our officers are dedicated to identifying and intercepting these types of shipments which could potentially harm the health and wellbeing of people within our communities,” said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, director of field operations, Chicago Field Office. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade enforcement mission places a significant emphasis on intercepting illicit products, and we will continue to work with our consumer product safety partners to identify and seize unsafe and illicit goods.”
To date, the FDA has authorized 39 e-cigarette products. These are the only e-cigarette products that currently may be legally marketed and sold in the United States.
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