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Most first time importers of nicotine free ask the same five questions. This page answers them in the order they usually arrive, with the numbers we quote internally rather than round marketing claims.
Inspection Before Dispatch
Keep a photo record of every nicotine free approval sample. Written descriptions age badly; a dated photograph next to a delivered unit settles most arguments in seconds.
- Check carton dimensions against your freight quote before confirming.
- Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
Where Nicotine Free Sits in the Range
One useful exercise: list every nicotine free line you stock and mark the last date each one sold at full price. Anything without a recent full price sale is taking space from something that would use it better.
Modelling a Healthy Margin
Margin on nicotine free is rarely lost at the till. It is lost through dead stock, returns and emergency air freight. A slightly higher landed cost with predictable lead time usually beats the cheapest quote on the spreadsheet.
Indicative reference points for planning purposes: entry tier from USD 1.34 per unit at 500 units, mid tier at USD 0.73, and volume tier at USD 0.63 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.
Turning Nicotine Free Into Repeats
Rotate nicotine free facing rather than price for the first month. Visibility changes sell-through more reliably than a small discount, and it does not train customers to wait for offers.
Use your nicotine free staff training time on the two questions customers actually ask. Anything more detailed gets forgotten by the second shift.
Reading a Nicotine Free Spec Sheet
Ask for the nicotine free specification in the same units you intend to measure in. A metric quoted in a form you cannot verify on arrival is not a specification, it is a claim.
Pay attention to how a nicotine free supplier responds when you ask for a tolerance they do not want to commit to. The hesitation is usually more informative than the eventual answer.
| Product category | Refillable kit |
|---|---|
| Resistance band | 0.8 - 1.0 ohm |
| Capacity tolerance | +/- 5% |
| Puff count method | Declared by capacity |
| Master carton | 200 units |
| Carton weight | 8.8 kg |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Storage | 15-25 C, dry, away from direct light |
Practical Checklist
- Check carton dimensions against your freight quote before confirming.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
- Ask how the factory measures puff count, then compare like with like.
- Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
- Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a batch does not match the sample?
Keep the retained samples from the approval stage. If a delivered batch measurably differs, we compare against the retained set and resolve it against the production record. This is why we insist on sealed retained units from every run.
How do you handle a short shipment?
Cartons are counted and weighed before dispatch and the figures are shared with you. If something is short on arrival, the packing record and the carrier documentation are both available, which keeps the claim straightforward.
Can I visit the production facility?
Yes, and we encourage it for larger programmes. Visits are most useful when you already have a draft specification, because you can then check the specific processes behind the numbers you care about.
What is the usual minimum order for nicotine free?
For a standard production run the minimum is normally one master carton per flavour, though mixed cartons can be arranged for a first order. If you are testing the line, ask about a sample pack first and treat the freight as part of your research budget.
Next Step
We would rather quote you accurately and lose the order than quote optimistically and lose the relationship. Ask us the awkward questions early.
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