A cannabis-derived substance with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of 0.3 percent or less is legally hemp. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in the flower resin of cannabis plants.
You can send certain hemp-based products domestically (within the U.S. and to U.S. territories) if you comply with all applicable laws. (You cannot send hemp and hemp-derived products to international or military destinations.)
To mail legal hemp and hemp-based products, including CBD, you must:
- Follow the guidelines outlined under Publication 52, Section 453
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to hemp production, processing, distribution, and sales
- Retain records establishing compliance with such laws, including laboratory test results, licenses, or compliance reports, for no less than 2 years after the date of mailing