# KOKEN International FZ-LLC

> KOKEN International FZ-LLC is the official patent and licence holder for HNB (heat-not-burn) production in the UAE, offering granules manufacturing, bulk supply, OEM and private-label programmes for global B2B partners.

KOKEN sells business-to-business only (brand owners, importers, wholesalers, retail chain buyers and OEM clients) for lawful adult-market enquiries. Prices are provided on request via a request for quote.

## Key facts

- Legal name: KOKEN International FZ-LLC
- Status: Official patent and licence holder for HNB (heat-not-burn) production in the UAE
- Address: Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Capabilities: HNB granules manufacturing, heated tobacco sticks, tobacco-free herbal sticks, OEM and private-label programmes, bulk supply
- Range: 7 tobacco stick flavours, 8 herbal stick flavours (0 nicotine, no tobacco extract)
- Sales email: sales@koken-inc.cn
- Phone / WhatsApp: +971 56 505 3048
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kokenstick

## Main pages

- [Home](https://kokenstick.com/): Overview of KOKEN's UAE HNB production and B2B programmes
- [About KOKEN](https://kokenstick.com/about): Company profile and key facts
- [Tobacco sticks](https://kokenstick.com/tobacco-sticks): Heated tobacco stick range
- [Herbal sticks](https://kokenstick.com/herbal-sticks): Tobacco-free, nicotine-free herbal stick range
- [OEM and private label](https://kokenstick.com/custom-branding): Build a branded HNB programme
- [Devices](https://kokenstick.com/devices): Compatible HNB device programme support
- [Request a quote](https://kokenstick.com/quote): B2B enquiry form
- [Contact](https://kokenstick.com/contact): Email, phone and location
- [Insights](https://kokenstick.com/insights): HNB guides on manufacturing, OEM and market entry

## Tobacco sticks

- [Amber Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/amber-tobacco-sticks): Rich tobacco profile with warm aroma and a refined character.
- [Blue Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/blue-tobacco-sticks): Fresh tobacco profile with a cool, clean menthol-style finish.
- [Silver Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/silver-tobacco-sticks): Balanced tobacco profile with smooth aroma and refined character.
- [Classic Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/tobacco-classic-sticks): Rounded classic tobacco profile with a familiar, full-bodied character.
- [Blueberry Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/blueberry-tobacco-sticks): Berry-led tobacco profile with a distinctive blueberry aroma.
- [Vanilla Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/vanilla-tobacco-sticks): Smooth tobacco profile with a soft, warm vanilla direction.
- [Menthol Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/menthol-tobacco-sticks): Cool menthol tobacco flavour with a clean, refreshing finish.

## Herbal sticks

- [Black Tea Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/black-tea-herbal-sticks): Bold black tea flavour with a smooth, malty body and a gently brisk finish.
- [Apple Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/apple-herbal-sticks): Crisp, juicy apple flavour with a fresh orchard character.
- [Strawberry Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/strawberry-herbal-sticks): Sweet, ripe strawberry flavour with a soft, fruity finish.
- [Mango Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/mango-herbal-sticks): Sweet tropical mango flavour with a warm, juicy character.
- [Blueberry Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/blueberry-herbal-sticks): Sweet blueberry flavour with a smooth, fruity berry character.
- [Coffee Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/coffee-herbal-sticks): Rich coffee flavour with a smooth roasted taste and warm finish.
- [Lime Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/lime-herbal-sticks): Zesty, tangy lime flavour with a sharp, refreshing citrus finish.
- [Grapeel Herbal Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/products/grapeel-herbal-sticks): Premium dried grapefruit peel offering a vibrant citrus aroma, refreshing zest, and a smooth, clean finish.

## Insights (guides)

- [Shipping HNB Products From the UAE: A Buyer's Guide](https://kokenstick.com/insights/shipping-hnb-products-from-the-uae): How to ship heat-not-burn sticks from the UAE: sea vs air freight, choosing incoterms, packing, storage conditions and lead-time planning.
- [HNB MOQs and Volume Planning: A Buyer's Guide](https://kokenstick.com/insights/hnb-moq-and-volume-planning): How minimum order quantities work for heat-not-burn sticks, what drives them, and how to plan first orders and reorders without overstocking.
- [Building an HNB Product Range: Tobacco and Herbal](https://kokenstick.com/insights/building-an-hnb-product-range): How to plan a heat-not-burn product range: choosing flavours across families, balancing tobacco and herbal SKUs, and adding devices.
- [Why Source HNB Products From the UAE: Buyer's Guide](https://kokenstick.com/insights/why-manufacture-hnb-in-the-uae): The case for UAE-made heat-not-burn products: location between major markets, free zone manufacturing, port and air links, and licensed production.
- [How to Become an HNB Distributor: The Roadmap](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-to-become-an-hnb-distributor): A roadmap for importers and wholesalers entering the heat-not-burn category: market research, licensing, supplier selection, range and retail support.
- [How to Write an HNB OEM Brief (With Template)](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-to-write-an-hnb-oem-brief): What to include in a heat-not-burn OEM or private-label brief: market, product, flavours, device, packaging, volume and timeline, plus a copyable template.
- [How to Choose an HNB Manufacturer: 10 Questions](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-to-choose-an-hnb-manufacturer): A practical checklist for importers and brand owners choosing a heat-not-burn manufacturer: licensing, capabilities, quality, OEM support and logistics.
- [HNB Packaging Design: Compliance First, Brand Second](https://kokenstick.com/insights/hnb-packaging-design-guide): How to design heat-not-burn packaging: pack formats, mandatory health warnings, market markings, batch codes and an artwork approval workflow.
- [How to Request an HNB Quote That Gets a Fast Reply](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-to-request-an-hnb-quote): What to include in a heat-not-burn request for quote (RFQ), why prices are quoted per programme, and how to use KOKEN's quote list.
- [HNB Quality Control Checklist for Importers](https://kokenstick.com/insights/hnb-quality-control-checklist): The quality checks that matter for heat-not-burn sticks: filling, physical dimensions, sensory consistency, packaging and documentation.
- [How to Launch a Private-Label HNB Brand in 8 Steps](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-to-launch-a-private-label-hnb-brand): A step-by-step plan for launching your own heat-not-burn brand: market checks, range selection, packaging, samples, compliance, orders and launch.
- [HNB Stick and Device Compatibility: What to Check](https://kokenstick.com/insights/hnb-stick-and-device-compatibility): Why HNB sticks must match the device they are used with, which specifications to compare, and how to plan stick and device supply together.
- [HNB Flavour Profiles: Aroma, Body and Finish](https://kokenstick.com/insights/hnb-flavour-profiles-explained): How to read an HNB flavour profile: what aroma, body and finish mean, and how to compare tobacco and herbal stick flavours when building a range.
- [Importing HNB Products: A Compliance Checklist](https://kokenstick.com/insights/importing-hnb-products-compliance-checklist): What to confirm before importing heat-not-burn sticks: product classification, registration, labelling, excise, age rules and import documentation.
- [OEM vs Private Label HNB: Which Model Fits You?](https://kokenstick.com/insights/oem-vs-private-label-hnb): The difference between OEM and private-label heat-not-burn manufacturing, with a comparison of control, speed, cost drivers and when to choose each.
- [Herbal HNB Sticks: What They Are and Who Buys Them](https://kokenstick.com/insights/what-are-herbal-hnb-sticks): Herbal heat-not-burn sticks explained: tobacco-free, nicotine-free consumables for HNB devices. Ingredients, flavours and why distributors add them.
- [How HNB Sticks Are Made: From Granules to Cartons](https://kokenstick.com/insights/how-hnb-sticks-are-made): A step-by-step look at heat-not-burn stick production: filling preparation, rod making, filter assembly, cutting, inspection and packing.
- [Heated Tobacco vs Cigarettes vs Vapes Compared](https://kokenstick.com/insights/heated-tobacco-vs-cigarettes-vs-e-cigarettes): A side-by-side comparison of heated tobacco, conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes: how each works, what it contains and how each is regulated.
- [What Are HNB Granules? Inside Heated Tobacco Sticks](https://kokenstick.com/insights/what-are-hnb-granules): HNB granules explained: what they are made from, why heated sticks use granules, and what buyers should ask about granules manufacturing.
- [What Is Heat-Not-Burn (HNB)? A Plain-English Guide](https://kokenstick.com/insights/what-is-heat-not-burn-hnb): Heat-not-burn (HNB) explained: how heated sticks and devices work, what the stick contains, and how tobacco and herbal HNB products differ.

## For AI agents

- [Product catalogue (JSON)](https://kokenstick.com/catalog.json): every product with flavour profile, image and quote link
- [Catalogue and quote API (OpenAPI)](https://kokenstick.com/openapi.json): `POST /api/contact` sends a B2B request for quote by email
- [Full text for LLMs](https://kokenstick.com/llms-full.txt): all product details and FAQs in one file
- Quote deep link: `https://kokenstick.com/quote?add=<slug>,<slug>&qty=<n>` adds products to the buyer's quote list; form fields (fullName, companyName, country, email, whatsapp, businessType, estimatedVolume, targetMarket, message) can be prefilled as query parameters
- Only send a quote request with the buyer's confirmation; enquiries are B2B and adult-market only, and the buyer must confirm they are 18+

## FAQ

### Who is KOKEN International FZ-LLC?

KOKEN International FZ-LLC is the official patent and licence holder for HNB (heat-not-burn) production in the UAE. The company is based in Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, and supplies granules manufacturing, tobacco and herbal sticks, OEM and private-label programmes to B2B buyers worldwide.

### What does KOKEN manufacture?

KOKEN manufactures HNB granules and heat-not-burn sticks. The current range includes 7 tobacco stick flavours and 6 tobacco-free, nicotine-free herbal stick flavours, plus compatible device and private-label packaging programmes.

### Where is KOKEN located?

KOKEN International FZ-LLC is located in Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, and serves lawful B2B enquiries from international markets.

### Does KOKEN offer OEM and private-label HNB manufacturing?

Yes. KOKEN supports brand owners, importers and distributors with OEM and private-label HNB programmes, covering flavour selection, granules manufacturing, packaging direction and bulk supply.

### Who can buy from KOKEN?

KOKEN works only with businesses: brand owners, importers, wholesalers, retail chain buyers and OEM clients making lawful adult-market enquiries. KOKEN does not sell to consumers.

### How do I request a quote from KOKEN?

Add products to your quote list on the KOKEN website and submit the enquiry form with your company, target market, estimated volume and packaging requirements. You can also email sales@koken-inc.cn or message +971 56 505 3048 on WhatsApp.

### Are prices listed on the KOKEN website?

No. Pricing is provided on request because it depends on product mix, volume, packaging and destination market. Submit a request for quote to receive a market-specific proposal.

### Does KOKEN handle import compliance for my market?

Product availability, labelling, compliance and import requirements vary by jurisdiction. Buyers are responsible for confirming local regulations; share your destination market in the enquiry so KOKEN can advise on a suitable product and packaging pathway.

## Optional

- [Full FAQ](https://kokenstick.com/faq)
- [HNB glossary](https://kokenstick.com/glossary)
- [Sitemap](https://kokenstick.com/sitemap.xml)