Legality of Kava in Easter Island (Chile)

[Todd]

Hi,

I am traveling to Easter Island from New Zealand tomorrow and I would like to bring some kava Tonga to give as a gift. I do not believe kava is or was traditionally consumed by the Rapa Nui people but I thought it would be nice to bring something to leave behind from the other side of Polynesia. As Easter Island is under Chilean jurusidiction, it is subject to their laws. I have tried to find out definitively whether or not kava is legal in Chile, but I can't seem to find any information. Does anyone have some insight regarding this? Just want to be sure before I roll up with a kilo of kava!

 

[TheKavaSociety]

My suggestion would be to bring it with you and simply declare it. Many islands do not allow plant products without different types of certificates for biosecurity reasons.
If you declare it then the worst that can happen is that they confiscate it.

 

[verticity]

Interestingly the word kava kava has a different meaning on Easter Island.