Codeine (Medication) → United States

Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

Details

Codeine is a Schedule II / III controlled substance in the United States depending on formulation. Travelers may carry a personal supply (typically 90-day or less) with an original-container prescription; declare on the CBP Declaration Form 6059B. CBP and DEA may inspect; quantities exceeding personal use trigger DEA Personal-Use Allowance review under 21 CFR § 1301.26.

Quantity limit

Up to 50 dosage units for personal use without DEA import permit; larger quantities require Form 6NIA

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

Customs authority

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov