Kratom Importation 1990-1994

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* Tracking Number: CBP-2019-019999
* Requester Name: Matthew Guenther
* Date Submitted: 12/30/2018
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
Mitragyna speciosa and extracts of its leaf are collectively referred to as kratom or by other synonyms and pseudonyms, including Nauclea speciosa, purik, biak-biak, biak, cratom, gratom, kakuam, katawn, kedemba, ketum, krathom, krton, mambog, madat, maeng da, mitragynine, Mitragyna javanica, thang, ithang, and thom.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Matthew Guenther
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The FOIA request - CBP-2019-019999 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: CBP-2019-019999
* Requester: Matthew Guenther
* Submitted Date: 12/30/2018
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1974 and ending on or around December 31st, 1979. Any records

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Guenther

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The FOIA request CBP-2019-019999 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-OFO-2019-019999. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: CBP-2019-019999
* New Tracking Number: CBP-OFO-2019-019999
* Requester Name: Matthew Guenther
* Date Submitted: 12/30/2018
* Long Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1974 and ending on or around December 31st, 1979. Any records

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Guenther

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The FOIA request CBP-OFO-2019-019999 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-OT-2019-019999. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:

* Old Tracking Number:
CBP-OFO-2019-019999
* New Tracking Number:
CBP-OT-2019-019999
* Requester Name:
Matthew Guenther
* Date Submitted:
12/30/2018
* Long Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1974 and ending on or around December 31st, 1979. Any records

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Guenther

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/kratom-importation-1990-1994-66682/?uuid-login=57d89352-508a-46a7-89a9-2ba35c2b8c4d#agency-reply

The FOIA request CBP-OT-2019-019999 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-OFO-2019-019999. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:

* Old Tracking Number:
CBP-OT-2019-019999
* New Tracking Number:
CBP-OFO-2019-019999
* Requester Name:
Matthew Guenther
* Date Submitted:
12/30/2018
* Long Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1974 and ending on or around December 31st, 1979. Any records

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Guenther

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/kratom-importation-1990-1994-66682/?uuid-login=57d89352-508a-46a7-89a9-2ba35c2b8c4d#agency-reply

The FOIA request CBP-OFO-2019-019999 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-2019-019999. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:

* Old Tracking Number:
CBP-OFO-2019-019999
* New Tracking Number:
CBP-2019-019999
* Requester Name:
Matthew Guenther
* Date Submitted:
12/30/2018
* Long Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.

Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1974 and ending on or around December 31st, 1979. Any records

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Guenther

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/kratom-importation-1990-1994-66682/?uuid-login=57d89352-508a-46a7-89a9-2ba35c2b8c4d#agency-reply

CBP-2019-019999 has been processed with the following final disposition: No Records.

Matthew Guenther Matthew Guenther
Re: Confirmation # FDA2068754
Requester Ctrl #:
In Reply refer to: 2020-7113
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding:
Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994. ETC
We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. If your informational needs change, and you no longer need the requested records, please contact us to cancel your request, as charges may be incurred once processing of your request has begun. For more information on processing fees, please see http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/FOI/FOIAFees/default.htm.
Due to an increase in the number of incoming requests, we may be unable to comply with the twenty-working-day time limit in this case, as well as the ten additional days provided by the FOIA. The actual processing time will depend on the complexity of your request and whether sensitive records, voluminous records, extensive search, and/or consultation with other HHS components or other executive branch agencies are involved. Please note that requests for medical device approval records (e.g. 510K, PMA, DEN) may take up to 18 to 24 months to process.
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Good day Matthew, please find the attached response letter from FDA's Division of Import Operations. Please refer to the letter for any questions or concerns. Thank you!

S. Max Brewster, MBA | Import Compliance Branch | ORA/OEIO/Division of Import Operations | US Food and Drug Administration |Office: 301-796-8994; Mobile: 301-529-4327| max.brewster@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:max.brewster@fda.hhs.gov>

Attention: Matthew Guenther

This is in response to your October 6, 2020, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) seeking copies of records related to:

* Date Range: 01/01/1990 - 10/24/1994; To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any records pertaining to the importation of Mitragyna speciosa (also known as "Kratom") into the United States beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994. Any records and/or evidence indicating that Mitragyna speciosa was part of the United States food supply at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994. Any records and/or evidence that Mitragyna speciosa was made available for purchase within the United States at anytime beginning on or around January 1st, 1990 and ending on or around October 24th, 1994. Mitragyna speciosa and extracts of its leaf are collectively referred to as kratom or by other synonyms and pseudonyms, including Nauclea speciosa, purik, biak-biak, biak, cratom, gratom, kakuam, katawn, kedemba, ketum, krathom, krton, mambog, madat, maeng da, mitragynine, Mitragyna javanica, thang, ithang, and thom. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Matthew Guenther Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/

The Center Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) conducted a thorough search and was unable to locate any records responsive to your request. Therefore, we are closing our file on this case.
You have the right to appeal this determination. By filing an appeal, you preserve your rights under FOIA and give the agency a chance to review and reconsider your request and the agency's decision. Your appeal must be mailed within 90 days from the date of this response, to: Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat, US Food & Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1050, Rockville, MD 20857, E-mail: FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:FDAFOIA@fda.hhs.gov>. Please clearly mark both the envelope and your letter "FDA Freedom of Information Act Appeal."
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