From 1 January 2025 occurs in Switzerland Increase in tobacco duty into force. The Federal Council hopes this will generate additional revenue of around 45 million Swiss francs for the federal budget. But what exactly is changing, and which products are affected? We explain. The key details of the new tax and how the tobacco tax will affect prices.
What is the new tobacco duty, and what is changing?
The tax increase affects various tobacco products in Switzerland. The following products are primarily affected:
- Fine-cut tobacco or rolling tobacco (Tobacco for rolling your own cigarettes)
- Hookah tobacco
- Smoking tobacco (such as pipe tobacco and heated tobacco products)
- Snus and Chewing tobacco
The tax on conventional cigarettes remains unchanged. The reason for this is that the ceiling for increases was already reached in 2013. Furthermore, the Taxation of e-cigarettes already by 1 October 2024 has come into force. You can find everything you need to know about the Tobacco Products Act in relation to e-cigarettes and Vapes in our a separate blog post on the 2024 ban on e-cigarettes.
Which tobacco products are affected?
The new tax rates apply to various tobacco products, including:
- Cigars and cigarillos
- Roll-your-own tobacco (finely cut tobacco for rolling your own cigarettes)
- Hookah tobacco or Shisha tobacco
- Smoking tobacco, including pipe tobacco and heated tobacco products
- Snus, Chewing tobacco and Snuff
How will this affect prices?
The tax increase in Switzerland has a direct impact on retail prices. It is expected that A price increase of around 40 rappen per individual retail pack for products such as Fine-cut tobacco, Heated tobacco products and Snus We expect this to happen. However, here at goodvibe, we are still assessing exactly how our prices will change. One thing is certain: we will certainly do everything we can to continue offering you the best prices and will keep you updated on this.
Conclusion: Impact of the 2025 tobacco tax increase
The Increase in tobacco duty in Switzerland, which comes into force in January 2025, will affect certain tobacco products. However, the prices of conventional cigarettes will remain unchanged. The Swiss Federal Council hopes that this will Additional revenue for the federal budget amounting to around 45 million Swiss francs achieve. Consumers who use tobacco products such as Fine-cut tobacco, Snus or Hookah tobacco Those planning to buy a car should expect slightly higher prices from January 2025.
Here at goodvibe, we’re doing everything we can to continue offering you the best products at the best prices. As soon as we know more about how the new tax will specifically affect our prices, you’ll find an update here.
Sources:
https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-102813.html
https://www.newsd.admin.ch/newsd/message/attachments/90066.pdf
