Smoke Shop & Vape Shop Business Guides

Distributors require a resale certificate from your state, and most states also require a tobacco retail license for tobacco and vape products. Requirements vary by state — check your state's rules in the compliance dashboard.

The PACT Act removed vape products from USPS and most common carriers, and several states restrict inbound shipments by flavor rules or registry status. Our PACT Act compliance guide covers what that means for shipping and lead times.

Minimums vary widely by category and supplier — case-pack quantities in fast-turning categories, dollar minimums elsewhere. Supplier profiles list a minimum order when the distributor provides one, and the supplier directory can filter to no-minimum suppliers.

Guides display a last-updated date whenever they are edited. Always confirm current requirements with your state agency — guides are editorial content, not legal advice.

The supplier directory lists distributors by category and state, with filters for shipping coverage and minimum order. Start with the category guide, then shortlist from the directory.