Kratom → Australia

Kratom prohibited; penalties for import

Details

Kratom prohibited; penalties for import. Enforcement in Australia carries fines from AUD 0 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