Xanax / Alprazolam → United States

Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US but faces much stricter treatment internationally. The UAE, Japan, and Singapore require prior government authorization before importing benzodiazepines including alprazolam. Travelers have been arrested at UAE airports for possessio. Enforcement in United States carries fines from USD 300 to USD 10,000 under 19 USC § 1497 (failure to declare); 19 USC § 1592 (fraudulent entry) (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Up to 30-day personal supply; larger quantities may trigger CBP scrutiny

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Xanax (alprazolam) is a controlled benzodiazepine subject to personal-export limits when leaving United States.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required. 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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov