Cannabis Seeds → Netherlands

Cannabis seeds legal to purchase and possess

Details

Cannabis seeds are legal in the Netherlands and can be purchased in smart shops and online. However, exporting them to countries where they are illegal may constitute a drug trafficking offence in the destination country. Seeds themselves contain no THC. In the reverse direction (taking cannabis seeds out of Netherlands): restricted — Cannabis seed export from Netherlands is generally prohibited or heavily restricted regardless of domestic hemp / cannabis legal status.

Quantity limit

Personal quantities

Legal reference

Dutch Opium Act — seeds are not listed

Leaving with this item

Cannabis seed export from Netherlands is generally prohibited or heavily restricted regardless of domestic hemp / cannabis legal status.

Practical advice

Legal to buy in NL, but check the laws of your home country before purchasing. Many countries prohibit cannabis seeds.

Customs authority

Douane (Netherlands Customs — under Tax and Customs Administration) · https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/douane_voor_particulieren