How Much Is A 3 Month Supply Of E-Liquid

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There is a whole lot of conflicting information online surrounding Australian vaping laws, and it is something we have covered in great depth here at Vaper Empire.

One thing that Australia is famous for is its tough stance when it comes to smoking and, consequently, vaping. When compared to other countries all around the world, Australia stands out as something of an anomaly. Although it is not illegal to vape in Australia (with the exception of smoke-free zones in Queensland), it is heavily regulated and as a result, it is quite a challenge to get a hold of vaping products for some adult Australians.

Getting started with vaping can be a difficult enough experience that has confused many new users, even people who have smoked before. This is because there is a lot to learn and become familiar with, including what vaping is and how everything works. Of course, we at Vaper Empire understand this which is why we offer a wealth of informative guides right here on our blog.

Australia’s laws and restrictions don’t help here. That is why we have created this quick guide that explains the current Australian legislative situation, whether nicotine e-liquids are illegal in Australia, how vapers can order them, and how much they can order, among other things.

The Current Legislative Situation

As of 1 October 2021, Australians must have a prescription for nicotine in order to legally purchase nicotine-containing vaping products. Nicotine-free vaping products, however, can still be purchased without a prescription. With a valid prescription, vapers in Australia can continue to buy nicotine e-liquids and e-cigarettes from the online vape stores of overseas suppliers and have them delivered directly to their homes through the TGA's Personal Importation Scheme.

How to Get Nicotine E-Liquid in Australia

Although you can’t buy e-liquids that contain nicotine at local vape stores or convenience stores in Australia, you can buy them online from overseas suppliers and import them into the country for personal use. There are, however, some conditions:

1. The total order value must fall under $1,000 AUD. This is the original undiscounted price, too. If you bought $1,100 worth of product but had 10% taken off as a promotion and only paid $990, Australian customs would still see the package's value as $1,100. Packages exceeding $1,000 may be subject to fees.
2. You can only import up to three months' worth of vape juice and other vaping supplies in one package. If you attempt to import more than three months' worth, then your order may be seized and destroyed by Australian customs officers.
3. You may only order nicotine-infused vaping products for personal use. You are not allowed to resell them inside of Australia.
4. You have to have a prescription for nicotine.

In any given shipment, you are allowed to order no more than the amount of e-liquid that would be needed for a three-month supply. You are allowed to make up to five orders per year. This means that you have up to a 15-month supply in any 12-month period, but no more.

What is a Three-Month Supply?

Unfortunately, what exactly a 3-month supply of e-cigarettes and vape juice constitutes has not yet been defined by the Australian government, nor has any clarification been given by any state officials. Therefore, the three-month supply limit is something that must be left to guesswork.

While this is not an ideal situation, as long as you import less than 1,000mL of nicotine e-liquid (one litre) then you should have no problems getting your order through customs. As of present, we are not aware of any cases where packages containing less than this amount have been seized or hit with additional customs fees.

Ordering Extra E-Liquid

When you order your first three-month supply of nicotine e-liquid, it is a good idea to throw in a little bit extra as a ‘buffer’ amount (as long as you don’t order more than 1,000mL in one order, of course!)

This is because, as a newbie vaper, you won’t know exactly how much e-liquid you will need until you start. It is important to remember that nicotine is not the only ingredient found in cigarette smoke and that if you switch from smoking to vaping, you may find that you use your e-cig more frequently at first while your body becomes used to the absence of many of the chemicals found in tobacco smoke.

In addition to this, many new e-cig users have a lower blood-nicotine level at first. This is because they are still growing accustomed to the differences between smoking and vaping and, therefore, more nicotine may be needed to get everything balanced.

What is Nicotine Vape Juice?

Nicotine vape juice is any vape juice that contains a concentration of nicotine, even if it is just a trace amount. Nicotine vape juice is designed for people who are trying to quit smoking but need a way to calm their cravings without resorting to a cigarette.

Nicotine vape juices come in a variety of nicotine concentrations---from 0mg/mL to 36mg/mL and above---to suit a range of different customers.

Some e-liquid companies offer nicotine strengths in ranges, such as:

• 0mg/mL (nicotine free)
• 3mg/mL (low);
• 6mg/mL;
• 12mg/mL;
• 18mg/mL; and
• 24mg/mL (high).

People who are using nicotine vape juice to quell their smoking habits tend to start at the higher end of the spectrum and then slowly bring it down in increments as their nicotine cravings begin to disappear.

Over time, some smokers will work their way all the way down to nicotine-free vape juice once they have successfully quit smoking.