CBD Oil
Can I take CBD Oil across a border? Yes in many places, with conditions. Of the 171 country-rules we've indexed for CBD Oil, 0 are allowed (often with limits), 20 are restricted (permit, declaration, or quantity cap), and 151 are prohibited outright. Customs rules depend on the destination, the purpose (travelling, posting, importing personally, or importing commercially), and the quantity.
CBD (cannabidiol) oil is a product derived from hemp or cannabis plants containing cannabidiol as the primary active compound. It is marketed for wellness purposes and is available in concentrations ranging from trace amounts to high-potency formulas. Products may be labeled as broad-spectrum, full-spectrum (which may contain trace THC), or CBD isolate. Full-spectrum products present the greatest customs risk because they contain trace quantities of THC, the psychoactive compound that is controlled worldwide. CBD is available in oils, capsules, gummies, topical creams, and vape liquids. The hemp plant from which most legal CBD is derived is a variety of Cannabis sativa grown specifically for low THC content, but it remains botanically identical to marijuana. This botanical ambiguity creates major challenges at international borders where customs officers lack rapid field testing to distinguish CBD oil from cannabis oil. Many countries classify any cannabis-derived product as a controlled substance regardless of CBD concentration or THC content. Even when CBD is technically legal in both origin and destination countries, different legal thresholds for THC content can cause issues. Switzerland permits CBD with up to 1% THC, while the EU permits only 0.2% and the US 0.3%. Products labeled as CBD oil from overseas may not meet local standards even if they are legally purchased at the source.
Common mistakes with CBD Oil
- 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
Regulatory trend
China added synthetic and plant-derived CBD to Class 1 controlled psychotropics in 2022; EU Novel Foods authorisation process continues to narrow permissible CBD food forms; multiple Asian jurisdictions (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UAE) retain outright prohibition.
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
- aceite de CBD, aceite de cáñamo, CBD
- fr
- huile de CBD, huile de chanvre, cannabidiol
- de
- CBD-Öl, Hanföl, Cannabidiol-Öl
- zh
- CBD油, 大麻二酚油, 工业大麻油
- ja
- CBDオイル, カンナビジオールオイル, 麻オイル
General notes
Status by country (traveling)
Also documented for posting & importing
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Germany
- 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
- 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
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
All CBD products are prohibited. Zero-tolerance drug laws apply.
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Strictly prohibited. Severe criminal penalties including imprisonment.
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Severe penalties apply.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
CBD with less than 0.2% THC is permitted; higher THC content remains controlled.
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🇯🇵 Japan
Prohibited. Japan's Cannabis Control Act bans all cannabis-derived products.
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🇰🇷 South Korea
CBD classified as narcotic
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🇮🇩 Indonesia
Classified as narcotics — severe penalties
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🇦🇺 Australia
Prescription required for CBD products
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🇨🇦 Canada
Illegal to import despite domestic legality
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🇩🇪 Germany
Novel food regulation applies; low-THC products tolerated
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
Legal but EU regulations apply; THC under 0.2%
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
All cannabis derivatives prohibited; severe penalties
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong
CBD classified as dangerous drug since February 2023
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🇺🇸 United States
Legal under 0.3% THC per 2018 Farm Bill
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Legal if under 1mg THC per container
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🇫🇷 France
Legal if under 0.3% THC; no flower/leaf products
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🇨🇳 China
All cannabis-derived products prohibited; CBD added to Class 1 psychotropics in 2022
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🇹🇼 Taiwan
CBD oil is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance and is completely prohibited.
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🇪🇸 Spain
Hemp-derived CBD oil with <0.2% THC is tolerated under EU agricultural rules, but products above 0.2% THC are prohibited.
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🇮🇹 Italy
Hemp-derived CBD oil with <0.2% THC is permitted; products above that threshold are treated as cannabis derivatives and prohibited.
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🇪🇬 Egypt
CBD oil is prohibited under Egypt's Narcotics Control Law No. 182/1960 and its amendments.
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🇷🇺 Russia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Russia.
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🇮🇷 Iran
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iran.
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🇮🇱 Israel
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Israel.
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🇵🇰 Pakistan
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Pakistan.
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🇧🇩 Bangladesh
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bangladesh.
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🇮🇶 Iraq
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iraq.
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🇰🇼 Kuwait
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Kuwait.
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🇧🇭 Bahrain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bahrain.
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🇴🇲 Oman
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Oman.
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🇵🇱 Poland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Poland.
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Czech Republic.
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🇷🇴 Romania
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Romania.
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🇨🇱 Chile
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Chile.
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🇵🇪 Peru
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Peru.
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🇪🇨 Ecuador
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ecuador.
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🇻🇪 Venezuela
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Venezuela.
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🇺🇾 Uruguay
CBD Oil is restricted for travelers entering Uruguay; declare above the personal allowance.
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🇵🇾 Paraguay
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Paraguay.
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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Dominican Republic.
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🇨🇺 Cuba
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cuba.
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🇯🇲 Jamaica
CBD Oil is restricted for travelers entering Jamaica; declare above the personal allowance.
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🇨🇷 Costa Rica
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Costa Rica.
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🇵🇦 Panama
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Panama.
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🇬🇹 Guatemala
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Guatemala.
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🇧🇴 Bolivia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Bolivia.
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🇲🇦 Morocco
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Morocco.
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ethiopia.
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🇬🇭 Ghana
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ghana.
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🇹🇿 Tanzania
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Tanzania.
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🇩🇿 Algeria
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Algeria.
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🇹🇳 Tunisia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Tunisia.
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🇸🇳 Senegal
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Senegal.
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🇨🇲 Cameroon
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cameroon.
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Sri Lanka.
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🇰🇭 Cambodia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Cambodia.
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🇱🇦 Laos
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Laos.
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🇲🇲 Myanmar
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Myanmar.
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🇲🇳 Mongolia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Mongolia.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ukraine.
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🇭🇺 Hungary
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Hungary.
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🇬🇷 Greece
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Greece.
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🇵🇹 Portugal
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Portugal.
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🇮🇪 Ireland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Ireland.
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🇧🇪 Belgium
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Belgium.
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🇦🇹 Austria
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Austria.
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🇸🇪 Sweden
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Sweden.
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🇩🇰 Denmark
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Denmark.
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🇳🇴 Norway
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Norway.
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🇫🇮 Finland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Finland.
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🇮🇸 Iceland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iceland.
Sending by post
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Legal if THC under 1mg per container
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🇺🇸 United States
USPS accepts hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC
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🇩🇪 Germany
EU novel food rules apply; THC under 0.2%
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🇨🇦 Canada
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Canada.
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🇦🇺 Australia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Australia.
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into New Zealand.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Thailand.
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🇸🇬 Singapore
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Singapore.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Malaysia.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Indonesia.
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🇵🇭 Philippines
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Philippines.
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Vietnam.
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🇯🇵 Japan
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Japan.
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🇰🇷 South Korea
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into South Korea.
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🇨🇳 China
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into China.
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🇮🇳 India
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Hong Kong.
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🇹🇼 Taiwan
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Taiwan.
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into United Arab Emirates.
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Saudi Arabia.
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🇶🇦 Qatar
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Qatar.
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🇰🇼 Kuwait
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Kuwait.
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🇧🇭 Bahrain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Bahrain.
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🇴🇲 Oman
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Oman.
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🇫🇷 France
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into France.
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🇪🇸 Spain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Spain.
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🇮🇹 Italy
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit when posted to Netherlands.
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🇧🇪 Belgium
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Belgium.
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🇦🇹 Austria
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Austria.
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🇮🇪 Ireland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Ireland.
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🇵🇹 Portugal
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Portugal.
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🇬🇷 Greece
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Greece.
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🇵🇱 Poland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Poland.
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Czech Republic.
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🇭🇺 Hungary
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Hungary.
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🇷🇴 Romania
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Romania.
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🇸🇪 Sweden
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Sweden.
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🇩🇰 Denmark
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Denmark.
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🇳🇴 Norway
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Norway.
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🇫🇮 Finland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Finland.
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🇨🇭 Switzerland
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
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🇧🇷 Brazil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Brazil.
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🇲🇽 Mexico
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Mexico.
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🇦🇷 Argentina
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Argentina.
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🇨🇱 Chile
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Chile.
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🇨🇴 Colombia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
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🇵🇪 Peru
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Peru.
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🇿🇦 South Africa
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into South Africa.
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🇹🇷 Turkey
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Turkey.
Personal importing
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🇺🇸 United States
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into United States.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into United Kingdom.
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🇨🇦 Canada
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit for personal import into Canada.
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🇦🇺 Australia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Australia.
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into New Zealand.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Thailand.
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🇸🇬 Singapore
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Singapore.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Malaysia.
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🇮🇩 Indonesia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Indonesia.
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🇵🇭 Philippines
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Philippines.
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Vietnam.
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🇯🇵 Japan
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Japan.
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🇰🇷 South Korea
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into South Korea.
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🇨🇳 China
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into China.
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🇮🇳 India
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into India.
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Hong Kong.
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🇹🇼 Taiwan
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Taiwan.
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into United Arab Emirates.
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Saudi Arabia.
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🇶🇦 Qatar
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Qatar.
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🇰🇼 Kuwait
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Kuwait.
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🇧🇭 Bahrain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Bahrain.
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🇴🇲 Oman
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Oman.
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🇩🇪 Germany
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit for personal import into Germany.
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🇫🇷 France
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into France.
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🇪🇸 Spain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Spain.
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🇮🇹 Italy
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Italy.
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit for personal import into Netherlands.
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🇧🇪 Belgium
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Belgium.
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🇦🇹 Austria
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Austria.
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🇮🇪 Ireland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Ireland.
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🇵🇹 Portugal
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Portugal.
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🇬🇷 Greece
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Greece.
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🇵🇱 Poland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Poland.
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Czech Republic.
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🇭🇺 Hungary
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Hungary.
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🇷🇴 Romania
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Romania.
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🇸🇪 Sweden
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Sweden.
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🇩🇰 Denmark
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Denmark.
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🇳🇴 Norway
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Norway.
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🇫🇮 Finland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Finland.
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🇨🇭 Switzerland
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit for personal import into Switzerland.
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🇧🇷 Brazil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Brazil.
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🇲🇽 Mexico
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Mexico.
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🇦🇷 Argentina
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Argentina.
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🇨🇱 Chile
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Chile.
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🇨🇴 Colombia
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Colombia.
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🇵🇪 Peru
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Peru.
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🇿🇦 South Africa
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into South Africa.
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🇹🇷 Turkey
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Turkey.
Legal alternatives
Items that may be legal in destinations where cbd oil is restricted or prohibited.
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