Cannabis Seeds
Can I take Cannabis Seeds across a border? Yes in many places, with conditions. Of the 165 country-rules we've indexed for Cannabis Seeds, 1 are allowed (often with limits), 12 are restricted (permit, declaration, or quantity cap), and 152 are prohibited outright. Customs rules depend on the destination, the purpose (travelling, posting, importing personally, or importing commercially), and the quantity.
Cannabis seeds are the reproductive seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. They are sold in many countries as novelty or collector items, and in jurisdictions where cultivation is legal, they are sold as horticultural goods. Culinary hemp seeds from which the embryo has been sterilized are a separate food product distinct from viable cannabis seeds. The distinction between viable and sterilized seeds matters enormously at customs — sterilized hemp seeds are a food product widely used in cereals and health foods, while viable cannabis seeds are a controlled item in most jurisdictions. In the Netherlands, Spain, and some other countries, seeds are sold openly in shops because domestic sale is tolerated, but exporting or importing them across international borders remains illegal even from those same shops. The seeds themselves contain no THC and are not psychoactive, but they have the potential to produce THC-containing plants, which is the basis for their control. Agricultural authorities treat cannabis seeds as both a drug precursor and a potential invasive agricultural plant. A single seed found in luggage or a postal package is typically treated as a controlled substance by customs and border protection agencies, with no tolerance for personal-use quantities unlike what applies to some other controlled items.
Common mistakes with Cannabis Seeds
- Assuming the rules at the origin apply at the destination — they don't. The destination customs authority is the binding rule.
- Travelling and posting are treated differently: an item you can carry may be prohibited by post (and vice versa).
- Personal vs commercial intent: above a quantity threshold, customs may treat your shipment as commercial regardless of intent.
- Undervaluing on the customs declaration to avoid duty — treated as fraud in most jurisdictions.
- Vague item descriptions on CN22/CN23 — biggest single cause of postal customs holds.
- Missing required certificates (phytosanitary, veterinary, CITES, prescription, product compliance).
Always verify against the destination's customs authority before acting. Not legal advice.
HS codes
- 1207.99 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (cannabis seeds)
Regulatory trend
Most major jurisdictions treat viable cannabis seeds as a controlled-substance precursor under the 1961 Single Convention; national licensing regimes have narrowed (Australia 2017, UK Home Office, Japan Cannabis Control Law).
Excise duties
This item is subject to excise duty in the following jurisdictions. Duty is typically collected at the border in addition to any customs tariff.
Names in other languages
- es
- semillas de cannabis, semillas de marihuana, semillas de cáñamo
- fr
- graines de cannabis, graines de chanvre, graines de marijuana
- de
- Cannabissamen, Hanfsamen, Marihuanasamen
- zh
- 大麻种子, 火麻籽, 大麻籽
- ja
- 大麻の種, カンナビスシード, 麻の種
General notes
Status by country (traveling)
Also documented for posting & importing
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- India
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Austria
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Greece
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Romania
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
- South Africa
- Turkey
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- India
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Austria
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Greece
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Romania
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
- South Africa
- Turkey
Rules by country and purpose
Carrying in personal luggage
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Seeds are legal to possess but illegal to germinate. Import from outside UK is restricted.
Cannabis Seeds
🇺🇸 United States
Prohibited federally. CBP will seize all cannabis seeds regardless of state laws.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇺 Australia
Prohibited. All cannabis seeds are a controlled import.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Cannabis seeds legal to purchase and possess
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇦 Canada
Illegal to import despite domestic legality
Cannabis Seeds
🇯🇵 Japan
Strictly prohibited under Cannabis Control Act
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇬 Singapore
Death penalty possible for cannabis trafficking
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇭 Thailand
Complex legal status; medical use legalized then re-restricted
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Zero tolerance; all cannabis products prohibited
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇪 Germany
Legal for licensed cultivation since 2024
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇷 France
Cannabis remains illegal in France
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Cannabis Seeds import prohibited
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Cannabis Seeds import prohibited
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Cannabis Seeds import prohibited
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇭 Philippines
Cannabis Seeds import prohibited
Cannabis Seeds
🇷🇺 Russia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Russia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇷 Iran
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iran.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇱 Israel
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Israel.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Pakistan.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bangladesh.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇶 Iraq
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iraq.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Kuwait.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bahrain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇴🇲 Oman
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Oman.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇱 Poland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Poland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Czech Republic.
Cannabis Seeds
🇷🇴 Romania
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Romania.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇱 Chile
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Chile.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇪 Peru
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Peru.
Cannabis Seeds
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ecuador.
Cannabis Seeds
🇻🇪 Venezuela
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Venezuela.
Cannabis Seeds
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Cannabis Seeds is restricted for travelers entering Uruguay; declare above the personal allowance.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Paraguay.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Dominican Republic.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇺 Cuba
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cuba.
Cannabis Seeds
🇯🇲 Jamaica
Cannabis Seeds is restricted for travelers entering Jamaica; declare above the personal allowance.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Costa Rica.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇦 Panama
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Panama.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇹 Guatemala
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Guatemala.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇴 Bolivia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bolivia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇦 Morocco
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Morocco.
Cannabis Seeds
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ethiopia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇭 Ghana
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ghana.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Tanzania.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇿 Algeria
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Algeria.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇳 Tunisia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Tunisia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇳 Senegal
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Senegal.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇲 Cameroon
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cameroon.
Cannabis Seeds
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Sri Lanka.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇭 Cambodia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cambodia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇱🇦 Laos
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Laos.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇲 Myanmar
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Myanmar.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇳 Mongolia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Mongolia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ukraine.
Cannabis Seeds
🇭🇺 Hungary
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Hungary.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇷 Greece
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Greece.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇹 Portugal
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Portugal.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇪 Ireland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ireland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇪 Belgium
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Belgium.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇹 Austria
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Austria.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇪 Sweden
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Sweden.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇰 Denmark
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Denmark.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇴 Norway
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Norway.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇮 Finland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Finland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇸 Iceland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iceland.
Sending by post
Cannabis Seeds
🇺🇸 United States
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into United States.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into United Kingdom.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇦 Canada
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Canada.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇺 Australia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Australia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into New Zealand.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇭 Thailand
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Thailand.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇬 Singapore
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Malaysia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Indonesia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇭 Philippines
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Philippines.
Cannabis Seeds
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Vietnam.
Cannabis Seeds
🇯🇵 Japan
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Japan.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇷 South Korea
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into South Korea.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇳 China
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into China.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇳 India
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Cannabis Seeds
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Hong Kong.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Taiwan.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Saudi Arabia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇶🇦 Qatar
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Qatar.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Kuwait.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Bahrain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇴🇲 Oman
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Oman.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇪 Germany
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Germany.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇷 France
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
Cannabis Seeds
🇪🇸 Spain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Spain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇹 Italy
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇪 Belgium
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Belgium.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇹 Austria
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇪 Ireland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Ireland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇹 Portugal
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Portugal.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇷 Greece
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Greece.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇱 Poland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Poland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Czech Republic.
Cannabis Seeds
🇭🇺 Hungary
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Hungary.
Cannabis Seeds
🇷🇴 Romania
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Romania.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇪 Sweden
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Sweden.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇰 Denmark
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Denmark.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇴 Norway
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Norway.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇮 Finland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Finland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇷 Brazil
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Brazil.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇽 Mexico
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Mexico.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇷 Argentina
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Argentina.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇱 Chile
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Chile.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇴 Colombia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇪 Peru
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Peru.
Cannabis Seeds
🇿🇦 South Africa
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into South Africa.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇷 Turkey
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Personal importing
Cannabis Seeds
🇺🇸 United States
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into United States.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into United Kingdom.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇦 Canada
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit for personal import into Canada.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇺 Australia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Australia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into New Zealand.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇭 Thailand
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Thailand.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇬 Singapore
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Singapore.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Malaysia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Indonesia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇭 Philippines
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Philippines.
Cannabis Seeds
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Vietnam.
Cannabis Seeds
🇯🇵 Japan
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Japan.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇷 South Korea
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into South Korea.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇳 China
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into China.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇳 India
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into India.
Cannabis Seeds
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Hong Kong.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Taiwan.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Saudi Arabia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇶🇦 Qatar
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Qatar.
Cannabis Seeds
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Kuwait.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Bahrain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇴🇲 Oman
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Oman.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇪 Germany
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇷 France
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into France.
Cannabis Seeds
🇪🇸 Spain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Spain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇹 Italy
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Italy.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit for personal import into Netherlands.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇪 Belgium
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Belgium.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇹 Austria
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Austria.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇪 Ireland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Ireland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇹 Portugal
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Portugal.
Cannabis Seeds
🇬🇷 Greece
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Greece.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇱 Poland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Poland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Czech Republic.
Cannabis Seeds
🇭🇺 Hungary
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Hungary.
Cannabis Seeds
🇷🇴 Romania
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Romania.
Cannabis Seeds
🇸🇪 Sweden
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Sweden.
Cannabis Seeds
🇩🇰 Denmark
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Denmark.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇴 Norway
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Norway.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇮 Finland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Finland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit for personal import into Switzerland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇧🇷 Brazil
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Brazil.
Cannabis Seeds
🇲🇽 Mexico
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Mexico.
Cannabis Seeds
🇦🇷 Argentina
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Argentina.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇱 Chile
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Chile.
Cannabis Seeds
🇨🇴 Colombia
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Colombia.
Cannabis Seeds
🇵🇪 Peru
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Peru.
Cannabis Seeds
🇿🇦 South Africa
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into South Africa.
Cannabis Seeds
🇹🇷 Turkey
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Turkey.
Legal alternatives
Items that may be legal in destinations where cannabis seeds is restricted or prohibited.
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