CBD Oil → China

All cannabis-derived products prohibited; CBD added to Class 1 psychotropics in 2022

Details

China's National Narcotics Control Commission added synthetic and plant-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to the country's list of Class 1 controlled psychotropic substances effective 2022. Import, possession, or use of CBD oil — regardless of THC content or country of origin — is a criminal offence under the Narcotics Control Law of the PRC. Travelers carrying CBD products risk seizure and prosecution.

Quantity limit

Zero tolerance — any quantity is prohibited

Legal reference

Narcotics Control Law of the PRC; NNCC Announcement on CBD scheduling (2022)

Practical advice

Do not bring or send CBD oil, CBD edibles, or CBD-containing cosmetics to China. Confirm current rules with China General Administration of Customs before travel.

Customs authority

General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) · http://www.customs.gov.cn