The END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to destroy illegal tobacco products that are being imported into the United States, including those that are adulterated, misbranded, or counterfeit. The bill modifies existing federal law to explicitly include tobacco products alongside drugs and devices in rules governing the inspection and destruction of problematic imports. This legislation targets counterfeit tobacco products—particularly from China—that pose public health risks and compete unfairly with legitimate domestic tobacco products. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and does not specify new funding or a timeline for implementation beyond allowing the secretary to begin destroying illegal tobacco imports. The measure was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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