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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
US Customs says that the importation of coca leaves for any purpose is illegal.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...a%20Tea%20Mate
OK looks like a no goer, thanks for the link. Here is the link which I saw

US State dept travel advice for Peru

Although coca-leaf tea is a popular beverage and folk remedy for altitude sickness in Peru, possession of these tea bags, which are sold in most Peruvian supermarkets, is illegal in the United States.
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