HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market

Jan.13.2025
HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market
HQD Technology launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US market, offering 15mg and 25mg options as an alternative to e-cigarettes.

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HQD Technology's e-cigarette brand, HQD, launched a new nicotine pouch product called HQD Nicotine Pouches in the second half of 2024. The product has recently been introduced to markets including the United States.

 

HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market
HQD Nicotine Pouch | Image source: vapesourcing

 

Specifically, the product specifications of HQD nicotine pouches are shown in the table below:

 

HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market
HQD Nicotine Pouch Product Information | Designed by: 2FIRSTS

 

According to reports, HQD nicotine pouches will be launched by Shenzhen-based HQD Technology Co., Ltd's HQD brand in the second half of 2024, and will be gradually introduced in markets such as the United States.

 

HQD nicotine pouches are available in two nicotine strengths, 15mg and 25mg. Some retailers in the United States have also introduced a low-strength version with a nicotine concentration of 6mg.

HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market
Some distributors have launched HQD nicotine pouches with a nicotine concentration of 6mg | Image source: Instagram

 

In the product reviews section, users expressed, "It (referring to HQD nicotine pouch) is not as good as Zyn, but it is indeed effective", "I use these products because my work environment does not allow e-cigarettes", "It is stronger than I imagined, and it has been really helpful to me on the plane".

 

HQD Launches HQD Nicotine Pouches in US Market
HQD Nicotine Bag Product Review | Image source: vapesourcing

 

It is worth noting that HQD nicotine pouch products are not available on the official HQD brand website.

 

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