Kratom is
legal to buy and possess in Canada, but crossing a border with it is a different question. Every trip involves at least two sets of rules: the ones at the Canadian border, and the ones at your destination. This guide covers both, based on what the regulations actually say as of October 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, sometimes quickly, so always check the current rules before you travel.
Is kratom legal in Canada?
Yes. Kratom is not a controlled substance in Canada. It has no Natural Product Number from Health Canada, which means it cannot be sold for human consumption, so it is sold as a botanical specimen for research, collection and ethnobotanical purposes. Buying it and possessing it is legal. Our
complete legal guide explains the details.
That status applies to plain leaf, as
powder or
crushed leaf. Extracts, capsules marketed for consumption and concentrated 7-OH products are a different matter, and are far more likely to cause problems at a border.
Bringing kratom into Canada
There is no rule written specifically for kratom at the Canadian border. Health Canada’s general guidance for travellers allows a personal quantity of natural health products, no more than a 90-day supply, kept in the original retail package or with the original label attached. Kratom is not an authorized natural health product, so how that guidance applies to it is not clearly defined, and border officers have discretion to question, refuse or seize products.
In practice, this is what reduces the risk of trouble:
- Keep it in its original, labelled packaging, so the product is clearly identified.
- Carry a small quantity, not bulk amounts that could look like an import for resale.
- Stick to plain leaf powder or crushed leaf. Leave extracts and 7-OH products at home.
- Answer honestly if a border officer asks what it is.
Never repack kratom into a container labelled as something else, such as matcha or a greens powder. Misrepresenting goods to customs is an offence in its own right, and it turns a simple question into a real problem.
If you live in Canada, the simplest option is to not travel with it at all and order from a Canadian vendor once you are home.
We ship anywhere in Canada from Quebec City, with free shipping on every order. See our
shipping page for delivery times.
Travelling from Canada to the United States
Kratom leaf is not scheduled at the federal level in the United States, but that is only half the picture. Several states ban it outright, and some counties and cities have their own bans, even in states where it is otherwise legal.
As of October 2026, kratom is banned in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Vermont and Wisconsin, with more recent bans in Connecticut and, under a temporary emergency order, Massachusetts. Rhode Island now allows it again, but only through licensed retailers. Other states regulate it with age limits and labelling rules, and several are actively debating new restrictions.
At the federal level, regulators are focused on 7-OH. Three 7-OH related compounds, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16, were placed in Schedule I in August 2026. In October 2026, the DEA announced it intends to place 7-OH itself in Schedule I above a set threshold, with an order possible from November 13, 2026. Plain leaf, where 7-OH occurs only in trace amounts, sits below that threshold, but the situation is moving, so check your destination state and county before you go.
If you are flying, note that powders over 350 mL in carry-on bags can be pulled for additional screening on flights into the United States. Checked luggage avoids that step.
Travelling to other countries
Outside North America, the rules vary widely, and many countries are far stricter than Canada. Kratom is banned or tightly restricted in, among others:
- Australia, where it is a scheduled substance
- New Zealand, prescription only
- The United Kingdom, where importing it is an offence
- Ireland, France and Japan
Thailand, by contrast, removed kratom from its list of narcotics in 2021 and now regulates it like a legal plant. Indonesia, where
our kratom is grown, still exports it widely. For any other destination, assume nothing and check the current law first. Being caught with a banned substance abroad can carry penalties far more serious than a confiscation.
Remember that a layover counts. If your flight connects through another country, you may pass through its customs or security, and its rules apply.
Quick checklist before you fly
- Check the law at your destination and at every layover, including state and county rules in the United States.
- Keep the product in its original, labelled packaging.
- Carry a small quantity of plain leaf only, no extracts or 7-OH.
- Put larger amounts of powder in checked luggage on flights to the United States.
- Be honest if asked. Never relabel or disguise it.
- When in doubt, leave it at home and reorder when you are back in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring kratom back into Canada from a trip?
There is no rule specific to kratom. A small quantity of plain leaf in its original, labelled packaging is the lowest-risk approach, but border officers have discretion and can seize products. Ordering from a Canadian vendor once you are home avoids the question entirely.
Do you ship kratom to the United States?
No. We ship within Canada only. You can
browse our full range here, or compare our strains in our
strain guide.
Is it safer to travel with capsules than powder?
No. In Canada, plain leaf powder and crushed leaf are the clearest products legally. Capsules marketed for consumption and extracts are more likely to raise questions at a border.
Where does your kratom come from?
Directly from farming families in Djongkong, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. We have been there ourselves, and the full story is in our
Field Report from Djongkong.
Where can I find more answers?
Our
FAQ covers ordering and shipping, our
payment page explains every payment option, and our
guide to finding kratom in Canada explains your options across the country.
