Is Kratom Legal in Arkansas? Why It's Banned
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the Kingdom Kratom team
Quick answer: No — kratom is illegal in Arkansas. The state lists kratom's alkaloids as Schedule I controlled substances, and it has been a full-ban state for years. Both the leaf and its derivatives are prohibited.
Is kratom legal in Arkansas right now?
No. Arkansas classifies mitragynine and 7-OH as Schedule I controlled substances, a long-standing ban. Kratom can't be legally bought, sold, or possessed in the state, and this covers natural leaf as well as concentrated products.
The DEA's July 2026 7-OH decision (national context)
Federally, kratom leaf is still legal. On July 1, 2026, the DEA filed its intent to temporarily place concentrated and synthetic 7-OH into Schedule I, plus three related lab-made compounds (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16). The DEA said the action does not apply to natural kratom leaf below roughly 0.05% 7-OH by dry weight. Arkansas's state ban is much broader than the federal action. See our 7-OH scheduling explainer.
Can you buy kratom in Arkansas?
No — kratom can't be legally sold in Arkansas, and we do not ship there. To support changing the law, the American Kratom Association organizes consumer advocacy. See where other states stand in our state-by-state legality guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is kratom legal in Arkansas in 2026?
No. Kratom is a Schedule I controlled substance in Arkansas.
Can I get kratom shipped to Arkansas?
No. Kingdom Kratom does not ship to Arkansas because kratom is illegal there.
This article is general information as of July 2026 and is not legal advice. Verify current Arkansas law before acting. Kingdom Kratom makes no health or therapeutic claims about kratom.
