The real reasons why IQOS vapor cigarettes are banned are as follows:
1. Involving tobacco monopoly control: IQOS is a heat-not-burn product that essentially uses shredded tobacco as a consumable. This involves the regulations in the "Tobacco Monopoly Law" and the state can ban its sale according to relevant regulations.
2. Contains tar: Although it is available in vape form, unlike other vapes, tar is still present during use. IQOS cigarette cartridges contain tobacco shreds, which are tobacco products and are essentially cigarettes.
3. Impact on taxation: From the day IQOS entered the domestic market, it has been entering customs through smuggling and purchasing on behalf of an abnormal trade, without paying corresponding duties, tobacco taxes, and value-added tax. It is illegal in the circulation chain.
4. Trade protection.