The U.S. Postal Service cracks down on unregulated vape distributors using its services, blocking major distributor Demand Vape after they violated laws. This benefits tobacco giants battling against unregulated vapes that lack FDA authorization. USPS restrictions limit vape shipments, with other carriers like FedEx and DHL also imposing restrictions.

Limited exceptions exist for authorized e-cigarette products, but unauthorized devices flood the market. USPS restrictions on mailing vapes directly to consumers and internationally further complicate the industry. Other carriers, like FedEx and DHL, have their own restrictions on shipping vapes, leaving the industry with limited options.

BAT estimates the unauthorized vape market was worth $8.05 billion last year but is now under pressure. U.S. import tariffs and FDA crackdowns have reduced unregulated vape imports. USPS revocations and FDA actions are causing empty shelves in vape stores, damaging U.S. vape businesses like Demand Vape. The evidence against Demand Vape includes sales of FDA-flagged illegal e-cigarettes.

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