Lately it has come to our attention that kratom (MITRAGYNA SPECIOSA) is being targeted more frequently in the past couple of months. Specifically, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs” or “CBP”) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) have been examining and detaining kratom shipments from overseas. Additionally, express consignment operators such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL, are cautious to ship the product because of the potential problems associated with this botanical.
These delays can be attributed to FDA’s import alert 54-15. The alert provides for:
We currently represent numerous kratom importers to establish a plan and dialogue with the federal agencies who regulate kratom so as to avoid unnecessary delays and improve clearance of their shipments. As a result, we have been successful in getting kratom released from detention/seizure by Customs/FDA. Contact us immediately if your shipment is being detained by the federal agencies.
For more information about an importing kratom or for assistance with any of the issues noted above, contact Abady Law Firm, P.C., at 800.549.5099, to speak with a international trade attorney today!
