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Kratom Legality Worldwide (2026): Country and US State Directory

Kratom is legal in most of the world but banned or restricted in a growing list of countries. This hub tracks kratom legality by country and by US state, with a full statute breakdown, age limits, and personal-import rules on every page. Last verified 2026.

Kratom Legality by Country

Kratom Legality by US State

See the full state-by-state map or the AKA state kratom laws map for a table view.

How Kratom Legality Is Classified

Countries and states typically fall into one of four buckets: Legal (no controlled-substance schedule, adults may purchase), Regulated (age limits, labeling requirements, or Kratom Consumer Protection Act rules in force), Restricted (permitted with conditions like prescription-only or licensed importer only), and Banned (controlled substance, criminal penalties for possession or sale). Individual pages spell out the underlying statute, agency responsible, and any pending legislation.