Can I bring Chinese Medicine to United States?
Chinese Medicine→United States
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
About Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine entering the US must be assessed as a medicine, dietary supplement or agricultural product according to its ingredients and intended use. There is no blanket “90 days with a prescription” permission for all Chinese medicines.
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:Depends on FDA product classification, traveller status and ingredients
✅ Declaration Requirements
⚠️Declare agricultural/wildlife ingredients to CBP; show labels and any required approvals.
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📝 Important Notes
- •Chinese medicine entering the US must be assessed as a medicine, dietary supplement or agricultural product according to its ingredients and intended use. There is no blanket “90 days with a prescription” permission for all Chinese medicines.
- •FDA has a 90-day personal-medication policy for foreign nationals, while unapproved drug imports by US citizens are generally unlawful and discretionary exceptions are limited. Dietary supplements are regulated as foods, not automatically as prescription drugs.
- •Keep the full ingredient list and original labels. Declare agricultural or wildlife materials to CBP: dried herbs and animal ingredients may have separate USDA or protected-species restrictions. A foreign prescription does not override those controls.
❓ More Questions
What should I check before packing?
Keep the full ingredient list and original labels. Declare agricultural or wildlife materials to CBP: dried herbs and animal ingredients may have separate USDA or protected-species restrictions. A foreign prescription does not override those controls.
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