Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
CBD Oil → United States
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
Legal under 0.3% THC per 2018 Farm Bill
Details
CBD derived from hemp with under 0.3% THC is federally legal in the US since the 2018 Farm Bill. Individual state laws vary. TSA does not search for CBD but will refer items that appear to violate federal law to law enforcement. Products must comply with FDA labeling rules.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming THC content ≤0.3% on dry weight basis
- Customs declaration if declared value exceeds duty-free threshold
Legal reference
2018 Farm Bill, FDA guidance
Surrender at customs
CBP allows voluntary abandonment of CBD products that exceed the 0.3% THC limit. Surrender at the Red Channel or primary inspection. Form CBP-6051S (seizure notice) waived if surrendered voluntarily. Item disposed of on-site.
Practical advice
Legal federally if hemp-derived under 0.3% THC. Check destination state laws.
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov