No, Zyn nicotine pouches are illegal in Vietnam under the 2023 Tobacco Harm Prevention Law, which bans all smokeless nicotine products. The Ministry of Health classifies them as “new tobacco products” requiring pre-market approval, which Zyn lacks. Customs seizures at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City ports have escalated since 2024.
Key Regulations for Zyn Nicotine Pouches in Vietnam
- Absolute ban: Decree 67/2023/ND-CP explicitly prohibits the import, sale, and distribution of nicotine pouches, including Zyn.
- Customs enforcement: Vietnam Customs (General Department of Vietnam Customs) seizes shipments under HS codes 2403.99.90 (other tobacco products), with penalties up to 100% of shipment value.
- Local compliance risks: Provincial Departments of Health (e.g., Hanoi DOH, HCMC DOH) conduct retail inspections, targeting unauthorized nicotine products with fines up to VND 500 million (≈$21,000).
Recent 2026 draft amendments to the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms propose stricter penalties, including criminal liability for repeat offenders. International brands distributing Zyn risk immediate confiscation and legal action.