The Sejm approved an amendment to the excise law that raises rates on tobacco products as well as on heated tobacco devices and liquids used in electronic cigarettes.
A total of 236 deputies backed the measure, 188 opposed it, and two abstained. The proposal now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Observers note that nearly the entire Law and Justice group and the Confederation opposed the tax rise.
The amendment also introduces a timetable for future excise increases on tobacco products, including cigarettes, other tobacco products, and liquids for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices for 2025–2027.
The amended law provides that the quota-based excise on cigarettes will rise by 25 percent in 2025, 20 percent in 2026, and 15 percent in 2027. The quota portion for smoking tobacco will increase by 38 percent next year, by 30 percent in 2026, and by 22 percent in 2027.
For cigars and cigarillos, excise will increase by 25 percent in 2025, by 20 percent in 2026, and by 15 percent in 2027.
Not just traditional cigarettes…
In the case of innovative products, the quantitative part will also see increases. Heated tobacco products will face a 50 percent rise in 2025, followed by 20 percent in 2026 and 15 percent in 2027.
The excise duty on liquids for electronic cigarettes is set to climb as well: 75 percent in 2025, 50 percent in 2026, and 25 percent in 2027.
The current tax rates remain in effect until February 28, 2025, while the new excise schedule applies from March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
The aim of the new excise rates is to curb the consumption of tobacco products and their substitutes, especially among minors.
As the bill advances, officials emphasize the public health motivation behind the changes, with a framework that sets out predictable increases over several years to align with broader health and fiscal objectives.
These developments reflect ongoing policy efforts to address youth access and to balance health goals with potential revenue considerations that policymakers expect to support public services.
In the official record, the plan is described as a phased approach that will gradually elevate prices in a controlled manner, allowing consumers and retailers to adjust while authorities monitor market responses and health outcomes.
Source tracking and official documentation indicate the dates and percentage changes, and subsequent actions will be determined as the Senate reviews the proposal and delivers its assessment on the measure’s broader impact.