Bonded warehouse.
Duty-paid stock.
Ready to sell.
Your stock sits in bond in our HMRC-approved warehouse. It leaves duty-paid, stamped where the law requires, with an invoice that proves it. Then it goes straight on your shelf.
What our bonded warehouse means for your shop
Bonded means HMRC-approved. A bonded warehouse is approved by HMRC to hold goods in bond before duty is paid. VB runs one, as an HMRC-approved warehousekeeper.
Your stock stays in bond until it is released duty-paid. Then, and only then, it ships to your shop. No grey areas. No guesswork.
Held under the conditions of our HMRC approval.
Records follow your stock from import to release to your invoice.
We account for VPD on release. You receive it duty-paid.
Stamp requirements are checked before stock leaves bond.
HMRC-approved warehousekeeper. Bonded Warehousekeepers Association member.
On every order
Duty already in the price
Trade prices on VPD-stamped lines include VPD. VAT is shown separately on your invoice.
Proof on paper
Every invoice evidences the duty paid. File it with your VPD records.
Same-day dispatch
Pay before 5pm UK time, Monday to Friday, and your order is dispatched the same working day.
Want the detail? Read our UK Vaping Products Duty guide and our TRPR Compliance page.
Why retailers choose VB
with our own bonded warehouse, so your stock is held in bond until it is released duty-paid.
so stock reaches you with UK duty stamps where required, ready for your shelf.
so the duty is accounted for by us and built into the trade price of VPD-stamped lines.
with approval details available on request, so you can check us out before you buy.
VB GLOBAL BRANDS LTD · Registered in England and Wales · Company no. 13540609
How it works
Apply
Create your trade account online with your business details.
Get approved
We run our business verification (KYC) checks. Once you are approved, log in to see your trade prices.
Order
Order in packs or full cartons. Orders paid before 5pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same working day.
Questions buyers ask
What does buying from a bonded warehouse mean for me?
Your stock is held in bond under our HMRC approval until it is released duty-paid and stamped where required. You receive stock that is ready to sell, with an invoice that evidences the duty.
Can I buy stock in bond?
Our standard trade supply is duty-paid stock. To discuss any other supply arrangement, speak to our trade team.
Can I still sell my older unstamped stock?
Yes, if it was made in or imported into the UK before 1 October 2026, but only until 31 March 2027. After that, you can only sell stamped stock. Check HMRC guidance for your business.
What if a stamp is missing or damaged?
Tell us within 24 hours of delivery at info@vb-distro.com. Keep the goods, packaging and stamps, and we will tell you what happens next.
Buy straight from the bond.
Open a trade account. Get duty-paid, stamped stock released from our HMRC-approved bonded warehouse, ready for your shelf.
Talk to the trade team
- info@vb-distro.com
- Call
- +44 20 7692 8713
- +44 7777 381746
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UK time
Trade only, 18+. We supply approved UK trade customers and do not sell to consumers. This page is general information, not tax advice. See our Trade Terms.
