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Cannabis Seeds 🇵🇭 Philippines

VERIFIED · 2026-04-25NOT YET GRADED

Cannabis Seeds import prohibited

ANSWER

Can I bring Cannabis Seeds into Philippines?

PROHIBITEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25

Cannabis Seeds import prohibited

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Zero tolerance — prohibited under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.gov.ph
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Full details

Philippines' Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165) classifies cannabis seeds as a dangerous drug. Bureau of Customs and PDEA screen arriving travellers at MNL / CEB / DVO; seeds are seized regardless of germination status. Personal-quantity carriage carries 12-20 years imprisonment plus PHP 300,000-400,000 fine under section 11; trafficking penalties scale to life imprisonment.

ENFORCEMENT

ActiveCustoms actively enforces this rule.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Do not bring cannabis seeds to this country. Penalties may be severe.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Zero tolerance — prohibited under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Bureau of Customs (BOC)

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Philippines. Whether you can carry cannabis seeds through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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