If you attempted to place an order on our site and received a message saying no shipping options are available for your address, this means your state, county, or city may not allow the sale of kratom products.
We know this situation is frustrating, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience!
Below, we’ll explain a bit more about where and why kratom sales are restricted, as well as what actions you can take to make kratom accessible in your home city/state in the future.
If you have any questions or want to chat more about kratom advocacy, feel free to contact our team. Thanks for sticking with us and staying informed.
Why Can’t We Ship Kratom to Your Location?
To understand why we can’t ship kratom to your city, county, state, or country, you first have to understand our mission as a company. On top of our goal to make really, really good kratom tea, we founded Top Tree Herbs to reduce the stigma surrounding kratom products and the people who use them.
We believe prohibition does far more harm than good, and we want kratom to be safely and legally accessible around the world. To achieve this goal, we need to shift the public’s perception of kratom.
And part of shifting public perception is showing the world that kratom businesses can operate transparently, responsibly, and according to legal codes. That’s why we comply with all local, state, federal, and international laws—even the ones we don’t agree with.
Why Is Kratom Restricted in Some Areas?
Laws regarding kratom vary widely across the country. Many states have enacted laws to ensure kratom products are manufactured, labeled, and sold with consumer safety in mind. On the other hand, some states and municipalities have enacted laws that prohibit the sale, possession, or shipment of kratom.
These laws may be based on local policies, regulatory concerns, or outdated misconceptions about kratom’s effects. Many of these bans were enacted during a wave of state-level restrictions that the FDA pushed for a decade ago without reasonable scientific evidence.
Which Locations Have Restricted Kratom Sales?
We unfortunately cannot ship kratom to the following states:
Certain cities and counties have also restricted kratom sales and shipping, including (but not limited to):
- California: Jurupa Valley, Newport Beach, Oceanside, San Diego
- Colorado: Greenwood Village, Monument, Parker, Denver*
- Florida: Sarasota County
- Illinois: Alton, Antioch, Bartonville, Berkeley, Carol Stream, Central City, Cook, Cottage Hills, Des Plaines, East Alton, Edwardsville, Elk Grove, Fulton, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Highland Park, Jerseyville, Lake Zurich, Lockport**, Maryville, Orland Park, Rolling Meadows, Tinley Park, Troy
- Louisiana: Acme, Akers, Alexandria, Amite, Ball, Bernice, Boyce, Brittany, Burnside, Calhoun, Claiborne, Clayton, Darrow, Deville, Donaldsonville, Downsville, Duplessis, Echo, Elmer, Farmerville, Ferriday, Flatwoods, Fluker, Forest Hill, Gardner, Glenmora, Gonzales, Hammond, Hineston, Husser, Independence, Jena, Kentwood, Lecompte, Lena, Libuse, Lillie, Linville, Livingston, Longleaf, Loranger, Marion, Monroe, Monterey, Mora, Natalbany, Olla, Otis, Pineville, Ponchatoula, Prairieville, Robert, Roseland, Ruby, Sieper, Sorrento, Spearsville, Sterlington, Swartz, Tangipahoa, Tickfaw, Tioga, Trout, Tullos, Urania, Vidalia, Walker, West Monroe, Wildsville, Woodworth, Zachary City
- Massachusetts: Lowell
- Mississippi: Aberdeen, Amory, Batesville, Becker, Belmont, Big Creek, Blue Mountain, Blue Springs, Booneville, Brandon, Brooksville, Bruce, Burnsville, Caledonia, Calhoun City, Columbus, Corinth, Dennis, Derma, Dumas, Etta, Falkner, Florence, Flowood, Fulton, Gattman, Glen, Golden, Greenwood Springs, Guntown, Hamilton, Iuka, Jackson, Laurel, Macon, Mantachie, Marietta, Myrtle, Nettleton, New Albany, New Site, Okolona, Oxford, Pearl, Pelahatchie, Piney Woods, Pittsboro, Pontotoc, Prairie, Puckett, Richland, Rienzi, Ripley, Saltillo, Sandhill, Senatobia, Shuqualak, Slate Spring, Smithville, Star, Tiplersville, Tishomingo, Tremont, Vardaman, Walnut, Wheeler, Whitefield
- New Hampshire: Salisbury and Franklin
- Oregon: Hines
- Texas: Angelton, Anna, Baytown, Manvel
Note that the specific restrictions in each of these locations can differ:
- Some localities prohibit both the sale and possession of kratom.
- *Denver previously banned the sale of kratom labeled for human consumption. Recently, the city decided not to enforce this law, as the CO state government passed an age restriction for kratom sales and is now working to enact stronger regulations.
- **Some cities like Lockport, IL only ban the local sale of kratom, and they don’t criminalize kratom possession—residents are allowed to purchase kratom online or in a nearby city .
Additionally, there are a few countries in North America and across the pond that restrict the sale of kratom:
- Canada: While selling kratom is not illegal in Canada, the country does not allow the sale of kratom labeled for human consumption. We are committed to selling kratom with clear serving sizes and instructions for safe use—we believe this information is essential for keeping consumers safe, but unfortunately it means our products cannot be legally sold in Canada.
- European countries: Some countries like Germany have “not for human consumption” laws like Canada, and others do not allow kratom sales whatsoever. Learn more about how kratom laws in European countries like Czechia are changing.
Remember, kratom laws can change quickly—we do our best to keep this list up to date, but there may be new regulations and kratom shipping restrictions that aren’t in the list above.
To keep up with kratom legislation in your area, you can set an alert to be notified if any news stories are published about kratom laws in your area, and you can follow your elected officials online to see what ordinances and laws they are considering.
Recent Progress in Overturning Kratom Restrictions Across the U.S.
Many of the states that have banned kratom have since attempted to overturn their prohibitionist kratom laws. Unfortunately, many remain stuck in regulatory limbo. Even in places where progress is being made—like Vermont, where officials recently started the process of removing kratom’s active alkaloids from its Regulated Drug Rule—the path to legal access can be slow.
What Can You Do?
While unfortunately there aren’t typically short-term solutions to help you access kratom if you live in a restricted area, there are ways to create change in the (hopefully not-too-distant) future:
- Advocate for prohibitionist laws to be repealed. Reach out to local representatives and let them know why kratom should be legal and accessible.
- Support kratom advocacy groups. Organizations like the Global Kratom Coalition (GKC) and the American Kratom Association (AKA) work to push for state-level regulations that can protect consumers, which ultimately prevents bad companies from entering the market.
- Share your experience with others.* Many bans were enacted due to misinformation. First impressions matter—that’s part of the reason we make kratom tea bags, because they make a great first impression! Educating others (from friends to local lawmakers) about kratom’s actual effects can make a big difference when kratom-related legislation is put on the table. *Be cautious when posting about kratom on social media, because these platforms have restricted people’s ability to search for or create kratom-related content.
What to read next: If you want to have a better understanding of kratom’s legal history throughout the United States and abroad, you can find out more in the Kratom News & Laws section of the Better Brewing Blog.
Again, if you have more questions about restricted shipping locations for kratom (or anything else), you can always speak to a member of our team—just email us at contact@toptreeherbs.com or give us a ring at 970-414-1467. We’re here to support you, no matter where you live!
