Are flavored nicotine pouches legal in Washington D.C.?

No — flavored nicotine pouches cannot be sold at ordinary retail in Washington D.C..

DC's 2022 flavored tobacco ban covers nicotine pouches. Enforcement is real: ZYN's manufacturer paid $1.2 million in 2025 to resolve the DC Attorney General's investigation into flavored-pouch sales in the District.

Pouch taxes in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. taxes nicotine pouches: Taxed at 80% of wholesale.

Sources

• DC OAG settlement announcement (oag.dc.gov)
• CSP Daily News on the DC council ban
• zylopouch tax table (Mar 2026)

Verified September 12, 2026. Local ordinances can be stricter — 420+ US localities restrict flavored tobacco sales. Informational only, not legal advice — laws and tax rates change; confirm with the state.

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