Tuvalu
Is Hemp Legal in Tuvalu?
Status
Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Tuvalu. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990 controls the cannabis plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.
Tuvalu's coral atoll geography offers limited arable land, and policymakers have not pursued hemp cultivation. Hemp seeds, fiber, hempcrete, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported. The Ministry of Agriculture has no licensing framework for cannabis-family crops. Tuvalu Customs at Funafuti International Airport treats hemp materials identically to cannabis under the Illicit Drugs Control Act.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Tuvalu
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; Tuvalu Police Force
Key regulation
Illicit Drugs Control Act 1990
Effective
January 1, 1990
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. Tuvalu has no industrial hemp licensing framework. Hemp seeds, fiber, and foods are denied entry by Customs at Funafuti International Airport under the Illicit Drugs Control Act.
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