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Taking sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) out of United States

STATUS · ALLOWED

Sterilised hemp seeds may be exported from United States freely as a food product — sterilisation removes them from cannabis-control frameworks.

Details

Sterilised (non-viable) hemp seeds are a food commodity, exempt from cannabis-control legislation in United States because they cannot germinate. Retail-packaged hemp food products (seeds, hearts, protein) move freely for personal use. Keep products in original packaging showing sterilised/hulled status — the distinction from viable seeds matters at inspection, since viable cannabis seeds fall under narcotics-control frameworks in most jurisdictions. A few destinations still restrict hemp foods regardless of viability.

Quantity limits

Personal-use quantities in retail packaging

Documentation required

  • Original retail packaging showing sterilised/hulled status

The other direction

INBOUND

Bringing sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) into United States(restricted)

Sources

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