Kratom → Australia

Kratom prohibited; penalties for import

Details

Kratom prohibited; penalties for import. Enforcement in Australia carries fines up to AUD 222,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases. Because kratom is prohibited rather than restricted, there is no permit route for an ordinary traveller — attempted import is treated as smuggling regardless of intent. Arrival checks are carried out by Australian Border Force (ABF); when in doubt use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties. Leaving Australia with kratom is a separate question: prohibited — Kratom is a controlled substance in Australia — possession is unlawful, so there is no lawful personal export.

Leaving with this item

Kratom is a controlled substance in Australia — possession is unlawful, so there is no lawful personal export.

Practical advice

Do not carry kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), powder or leaf, into Australia. Australian Border Force treats it as a controlled substance with no personal-use permit; seizure plus prosecution is the standard response.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au