Kratom is not subject to federal regulation in the U.S. This implies that no official agency oversees or certifies the efficacy and security of Kratom products bought in the United States, even those ordered online. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has thought of designating Kratom as a restricted substance due to the drug's negative impacts and addictive qualities.
Kratom is theoretically lawful on a federal level, but certain states and localities have chosen to outlaw it, making it illegal to buy, sell, possess, cultivate, or use it. Some people have set age limitations. The legality of Kratom in each U.S. state is summarized below.