This is the most-searched question in the category and the one that most invites a misleading answer. The truthful answer is that the position changes constantly, and any published list should be treated as a starting point rather than a fact.
The federal position
7-hydroxymitragynine is not a federally scheduled controlled substance in the United States. There is no national ban. That is the only blanket statement anyone can honestly make.
It is also not the same as “legal everywhere”. States, counties and cities can and do restrict these products, and several have.
The four patterns of state law
| Pattern | What it looks like | What it means for buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Unregulated | No specific statute covering 7OH or kratom alkaloids | Sold openly, but general consumer protection and adulteration law still applies |
| Age-restricted, legal | Sale permitted to 18+ or 21+, with labelling and packaging rules | The most common position for kratom generally |
| Regulated as a consumer product | Testing, labelling, documentation and additive restrictions required | Products must meet specific standards to be sold lawfully |
| Restricted or banned | Prohibitions on sale, possession or both | We do not ship to these jurisdictions |
How to check your own jurisdiction in ten minutes
- Search your state legislature site for the terms “kratom”, “mitragynine” and “7-hydroxymitragynine”. Bills are public.
- Check your state health department or board of pharmacy, which often publishes consumer notices on kratom products.
- Check county and city ordinances. Local bans exist and are easy to miss because they rarely make national news.
- Look for recency. A statute from three years ago may have been amended, superseded, or had its enforcement changed.
- If you are still unsure, email us at [email protected] before ordering. We will tell you what we know. The final responsibility remains yours.
Why we do not publish a state list
Because a specific list would be wrong within months and could lead someone to order into a jurisdiction where it is prohibited. We would rather give you the method than a list that decays. Our full legality guide covers the framework and the international picture.
Why the law keeps moving
Regulators have expressed concern specifically about 7OH because it is potent at low milligram amounts and the market grew quickly. That attention produces a steady stream of new bills, local ordinances and import restrictions. It is a category in active regulatory flux, and buyers should assume the position will keep changing.
Your responsibility as a buyer
- Know the law in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- Do not order into a restricted state and expect us to absorb the loss if it is intercepted.
- Do not resell.
- Do not supply anyone under 21 – and in restricted states, do not supply anyone at all.
What we do
- We run an age gate and restrict sales to 21+.
- We do not ship to jurisdictions where we know these products are prohibited.
- We label every product with alkaloid content, count and batch number.
- We publish third-party certificates of analysis.
- We make no health claims.
Related reading
Check your jurisdiction
Legality varies by state, province and country. Verify before you order.
