Is CBD Legal in Samoa?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Samoa under the Narcotics Act 1967. No registered medicines; customs seizes oils. Full 2026 compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Samoa under the Narcotics Act 1967. No registered medicines; customs seizes oils. Full 2026 compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Samoa. The Narcotics Act 1967 controls cannabis without a cannabidiol exemption, and the Ministry of Health Pharmacy Section has not registered any CBD-containing medicine for prescription or retail sale.
CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and topicals are treated as Class C narcotics regardless of THC content. Samoa Customs at Faleolo International Airport seizes CBD products carried by travelers from New Zealand, Australia, and Hawaii. Penalties under the Narcotics Act include fines and imprisonment.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Health Pharmacy Section; Samoa Police Service
Prohibited
Narcotics Act 1967
CBD imports are prohibited. Samoa Customs treats CBD as a Class C narcotic regardless of THC content. Travelers from New Zealand (where CBD with under 2% THC is prescription-only) face seizure of CBD products at Faleolo International Airport.
