Importing bulk research chemicals

What would be the consequences if 100-1000g of something like 3-MeO-PCP or 5-MAPB from China getting found by customs? Would they charge the recipient under the Analog Act or would they just let it through since technically it's legal? Are there any domestic vendors that want to shed some light?


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[3 Points] cgtruski:

Be wary. All chinese sources do absolutely next to no stealth with their shipments. They are typically shipped straight in EMS envelopes inside a Mylar bag with no concealment. Protect yourself as much as possible. Domestic large scale vending isn't a real thing in the RC community.


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Nice username #gohuskers


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[2 Points] parapalindrome:

Other responders are correct about the consequences: worst case they may seize it and send you a love letter. You may want to burn the address if that were to happen because it could receive higher scrutiny in the future.

From what I've read, they typically don't try to build a case against you for this stuff under the Analog Act unless they really, really want to get you. They will have to prove to a jury of your peers that it was intended for human consumption. If you're just some scrub who works at Subway, it actually may not be that difficult to convince them, lol. If you've got a good lawyer though, it probably wouldn't get that far.

Separately I can't help but think about those less visible consequences. Has your name gotten onto a secret list somewhere now? Have you brought scrutiny to yourself by hidden elements of LE? There's no way to know for sure, and speculation could just lead to unnecessary paranoia. xD


[0 Points] LordDongler:

No consequences other than potential seizure of the chemicals.

They aren't illegal themselves, go for it