2026-06051NoticeWallet

Usona Wants to Import Magic Mushrooms and Mescaline Legally

Published Date: 3/30/2026

Notice

Summary

Usona Institute wants to become an official importer of some powerful controlled substances like mescaline and psilocybin. People who make or use these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 29, 2026. This move could impact research and medical use, with no direct cost changes announced yet.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Usona applies to import five Schedule I drugs

On March 2, 2026, Usona Institute applied to be registered as an importer of five Schedule I controlled substances: mescaline (code 7381), 5‑Methoxy‑N‑N‑dimethyltryptamine (7431), dimethyltryptamine (7435), psilocybin (7437), and psilocyn (7438). The company says it plans to import these materials for research and analytical purposes only.

Imports barred for clinical use or commercial sale

The application specifies that the imported materials will not be used for clinical trials or human consumption. Approval will not authorize import of Food and Drug Administration‑approved or non‑approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.

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Key Dates

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Comments Due
3/30/2026
4/29/2026

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