South Carolina Increases Heated Cigarette Tax

May 22, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC

The South Carolina Legislature amended Section 12-21-620 of the state tax code, increasing the tobacco tax rate on heated cigarettes to 21.375 from 14.25 mills per cigarette. The law takes effect on Oct. 1. [H.B. 4303, enacted 05/19/26]

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