Status Indicators
- Banned since 2014
- Finnish Customs (Tulli) seizes shipments
- Possession and sale prohibited
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes |
| Last Policy Change | 2014 (kratom added to narcotic substances list) |
National Legal Framework
Finland added kratom alkaloids to its narcotic substances regulation in 2014. The Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea) administers the framework.
Regional/State Variations
Regulation is national-level. No sub-national variation.
Import/Export Rules
Imports of kratom into Finland are illegal. Customs authorities have authority to seize shipments. Outbound exports of kratom are also prohibited where the substance itself is banned.
Penalties
Possession, sale, and import of kratom in Finland carry criminal penalties under Finnish narcotic substances regulation (effective 2014). Specific penalties scale with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to Finland
Do not ship kratom to Finland. Customs will seize shipments. Recipients face criminal exposure. Reputable vendors block Finland at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in Finland?
A: No. Kratom is banned in Finland under Finnish narcotic substances regulation (effective 2014).
Q: When did Finland ban kratom?
A: 2014 (kratom added to narcotic substances list).
Q: What are the penalties for kratom possession in Finland?
A: Possession is a criminal offense under Finnish narcotic substances regulation (effective 2014). Specific penalties depend on quantity and intent.
Q: Can I bring kratom into Finland?
A: No. Importation is illegal and customs will seize the product.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in Finland?
A: No major legalization effort is currently advancing.
Sources
- worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/kratom-legality-by-country, World Population Review 2026 Kratom Legality by Country
- www.kratomit.eu/kratom-legality-where-is-kratom-legal-and-where-is-it-not/, Kratomit.eu international kratom legality summary
- eka.eu/about-kratom/kratom-legality/, European Kratom Association legality tracker
- www.kratomscience.eu/kratom-legality/, Kratom Science Europe legal status guide
- kratomstore.com/blog/international-kratom-law-where-is-it-banned-or-legal/, International kratom law summary
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa, Mitragyna speciosa Wikipedia entry with country-by-country legal status
