1955 until 1986. Kent in the U.S. Currently, Kents sold in the U.S. are only available in soft packs. Kent Classic - Kings and 100s (Full Flavor) Kent Golden - Kings and 100s (Lights) Kent III - Kings and 100s (Ultra Lights) Kent also manufactured a regular size filter option (the same size as unfiltered Camels, Lucky Strikes). This is notable since most filter cigarettes were king-size. This size was offered at least through the 1970s, and possibly later. They are no longer available. Kent in Romania Between 1970 and 1990 Kent was the most demanded cigarette in Romania and in some parts of the domestic market used as payment or bribe. In the latter part of the interval, Kent was no longer available in regular retail, being sold officially only in hard currency shops. Obviously, the black market was thriving at the time, as most Kents were being smuggled in by those relatively few Romanians who were allowed to travel abroad (sea and air crew, diplomatic staff, etc.) The 2004 debut short film () by Cristi Puiu is titled after the bribes discussed in the film. Kent in Vietnam Among the migrant worker community of English teachers in Vietnam, (esp. Hanoi) menthol Kent cigarettes have become a beloved accessory. A large part of this community consists of non-smokers who buy and smoke menthol Kents whilst drinking on the weekend. Kent "boom" (meaning push in Vietnamese and referring to the menthol bubble that the smoker presses and pops to change the flavour to menthol) are enjoyed by some who don't even press the button, others who press immediately and a whole host of subcultural groups that press halfway, after one draw, before the last draw, or before offering to a friend, and so on. Markets Kent is or was sold in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany,Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia, Iraq, Albania, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, South Africa, Syria, Israel, Iran, United States, Kosovo Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, Turkey, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Vietnam, Singapore, Mongolia, China, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. See also Tobacco smoking References 1952 establishments in the United States Asbestos disasters Asbestos British American Tobacco brands Products introduced in 1952 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company brands Socialist