Cannabis Seeds → Philippines

Cannabis Seeds import prohibited

Details

Philippines' Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165) classifies cannabis seeds as a dangerous drug. Bureau of Customs and PDEA screen arriving travellers at MNL / CEB / DVO; seeds are seized regardless of germination status. Personal-quantity carriage carries 12-20 years imprisonment plus PHP 300,000-400,000 fine under section 11; trafficking penalties scale to life imprisonment. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000 under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165); CMTA s.1401 (smuggling).

Quantity limit

Zero tolerance — prohibited under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)

Leaving with this item

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

Practical advice

Do not bring cannabis seeds to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph