Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Kava → Philippines
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
ALLOWED
No specific restrictions for personal kava
Details
Kava is legal and culturally central in Pacific Island nations including Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa. Australia permits personal import of up to 2 kg of dried kava root. Most EU member states treat kava as an unauthorized novel food and restrict
Quantity limit
Personal use
Practical advice
No special procedures needed for personal quantities.
Customs authority
Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph