is it illegal to take tramadol from mexico?

Question

My husband & I are having a discussion about this (don't know how we got on it). I guess in Tijuana, Mexico they sell tramadol without a prescription. Is it illegal to take it over to border back to California?? I think it is & he says it isn't. Will customs be upset if you do take it back? If you just go ahead & declare instead of trying to sneak it, is it okay to take it over the border??

Please settle our argument =)

Answer 1

I gues the safest thing is to call U.S. customs nd ask the question before.



As of what i know is that you can take amounts for your personal consumption.

I am Mexican, i don't know if the same rules apply for US Residents.

But you should be OK if it's an amount that can be classified as "For personal use"

Answer 2

Technically, you cannot bring any controlled drugs back into the U.S. without an American prescription. Drugs that are not on the controlled list are okay. Tramadol is a controlled substance and not legal to bring back....however, many pharmacies in Mexico will sell it to you and put it in a different bottle, (eg antacid) with seal and all for you to bring back. Very common practice. Most people I know just stick it in their pocket and/or declare it with a bunch of other stuff at the border and they wave you on through.