ZYN is the pouch most New Zealanders have heard of, and the brand most often searched for alongside "snus NZ". This guide covers what ZYN is, the flavours and strengths available to New Zealand customers, how slim and mini differ, and how ordering to a NZ address works.
What ZYN is
ZYN is a tobacco-leaf-free nicotine pouch made in Sweden by Swedish Match. Each pouch holds nicotine derived from tobacco, plant fibres, flavouring and a small amount of moisture. You place one under your upper lip for 30 to 60 minutes; there is nothing to light, no smoke, no vapour and no spitting. Because ZYN contains no tobacco leaf but uses tobacco-derived nicotine, adults in New Zealand may import it for personal use. It cannot be sold in NZ shops.
ZYN flavours available in NZ
Pouchhut's ZYN range at the time of writing:
- Mint family: Cool Mint, Spearmint, Apple Mint, Menthol Ice
- Fruit and berry: Citrus, Black Cherry, Red Fruits, Blackcurrant Ice, Blueberry Mint, Watermelon Mint
Cool Mint is the best seller and the safest first order. Menthol Ice and Blackcurrant Ice are the coldest. Black Cherry and Red Fruits are the sweetest. Browse the live range on our ZYN collection.
ZYN strengths and the dot scale
ZYN prints dots on the can, but the number that matters is milligrams of nicotine per pouch. In our NZ range:
- ZYN Mini: 3 mg and 6 mg per pouch. Smaller, drier, very discreet.
- ZYN Slim 6 mg: Low strength. The usual starting point.
- ZYN Slim 9 and 11 mg: Medium. The everyday choice for regular users.
- ZYN Slim 13.5 and 16.5 mg: Strong. For experienced users only.
Several ZYN listings on Pouchhut let you pick the strength on the product page. ZYN Cool Mint Slim, for example, runs from 6 mg to 16.5 mg. If you are new to pouches, choose 6 mg. If you are coming from a 20 mg/mL vape, 9 or 11 mg is a common landing point. Our strengths guide goes deeper.
Slim vs mini
Slim pouches are the standard ZYN format: about 0.7 g each, 21 to a can, comfortable for an hour. Minis are roughly half the size, lower in nicotine, and almost invisible under the lip. Minis suit short sessions and first-timers; slims suit all-day use.
ZYN compared with VELO and White Fox
ZYN is drier and releases nicotine more gradually than VELO, which is moister and hits faster at the same strength. White Fox is stronger again and colder. Many NZ customers use ZYN for daytime and something stronger in the evening. Compare on our VELO and White Fox pages.
How to order ZYN to a New Zealand address
- Choose your ZYN flavour and strength and check out with your NZ delivery address. You must be 18 or older.
- Pay by New Zealand bank transfer using the details in your confirmation email. Orders are held for 7 days.
- We dispatch from our overseas warehouse within 1 to 2 working days of payment.
- Tracked delivery to your door, typically 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, for $7.
You are importing the pouches for your own personal use, in a reasonable quantity. Border agencies may inspect any international parcel. Read the full information for New Zealand customers before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZYN legal in New Zealand?
Adults may import ZYN for personal use because its nicotine is tobacco-derived. It cannot be sold in NZ stores. See our legal guide.
How many pouches are in a can of ZYN?
Slim cans hold 21 pouches; mini cans hold 20.
Which ZYN is strongest?
In our NZ range, ZYN Slim at 16.5 mg per pouch.
How long does ZYN take to arrive in NZ?
Usually 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and dispatch happens 1 to 2 working days after your bank transfer clears.
18+ only. Nicotine is an addictive substance. ZYN is not a stop-smoking product. This article is general information, not medical advice.