Kratom → Philippines

Kratom may require documentation or declaration

Details

Kratom may require documentation or declaration. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Restricted status means compliant carriage is achievable with the right paperwork and quantities; the practical risks are seizure, duty, and delay rather than criminal liability for a good-faith traveller. Arrival checks are carried out by Bureau of Customs (BOC); when in doubt use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties. Leaving Philippines with kratom is a separate question: restricted — Kratom's legal status varies sharply — it is lawful in Philippines but controlled at many destinations, so treat cross-border carriage as high-risk.

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Kratom's legal status varies sharply — it is lawful in Philippines but controlled at many destinations, so treat cross-border carriage as high-risk.

Practical advice

Philippines restricts import of Kratom. Personal-use quantities of sub-threshold-THC hemp CBD may clear with declaration and COA; above-threshold or full-spectrum CBD is treated as a controlled substance. Cannabis flower and plant material is prohibited for cross-border movement globally regardless of domestic legal status.

Customs authority

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