How much kratom can I bring to United States?

Personal use. Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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Kratom 🇺🇸 United States

Q: Can I bring Kratom to United States?

No specific import restrictions for personal kratom Kratom's legal status is highly inconsistent globally. Australia classifies mitragynine as Schedule 9 (prohibited), equivalent to heroin. The UK banned kratom alkaloids under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. Most EU member states do not approve kratom as a food supplement and seizures at border

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No specific import restrictions for personal kratom

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Can I bring Kratom into United States?

ALLOWEDVERIFIED · 2025-01-15

No specific import restrictions for personal kratom

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use

DECLARATION

Within personal allowance — no separate declaration needed

SOURCE

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Kratom's legal status is highly inconsistent globally. Australia classifies mitragynine as Schedule 9 (prohibited), equivalent to heroin. The UK banned kratom alkaloids under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. Most EU member states do not approve kratom as a food supplement and seizures at border

PRACTICAL ADVICE

No special procedures required for personal quantities.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2025-01-15

cbp.gov

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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This page covers destination customs rules in United States. Whether you can carry kratom through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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