Khat → Philippines

Khat import prohibited

Details

Khat import prohibited. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000 under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165); CMTA s.1401 (smuggling). In the reverse direction (taking khat out of Philippines): prohibited — Khat is a controlled substance in Philippines — cathinone scheduling means there is no lawful personal export.

Leaving with this item

Khat is a controlled substance in Philippines — cathinone scheduling means there is no lawful personal export.

Practical advice

Do not carry khat (Catha edulis), fresh or dried, into Philippines. Bureau of Customs treats it as a controlled drug; carriage triggers seizure plus possible criminal charge under the local misuse-of-drugs statute. There is no permit pathway for personal use.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph