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Quick Reference Guide for Importers/Exporters of Controlled Substances
(Users of Forms DEA-161, DEA-357 and DEA-236)
April 2000
This booklet was prepared by the Diversion Control Division to assist DEA registrants in the completion of the DEA-161, DEA-357 and DEA-236 forms for the importation and exportation of controlled substances.
Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances (DEA-161)
Application for Permit to Import Controlled Substances (DEA-357)
Controlled Substances Import/Export Declaration (DEA-236)
DEA Addresses/Telephone Numbers
When sending completed DEA-161, DEA-357 and DEA-236 forms to DEA via U.S. Postal Service and via Commercial Carrier mail, the following address is to be used:
DEA HQS
Attn: Import/Export Unit (DRI)
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
Questions concerning the DEA-161 and DEA-357 forms may be directed to DRI at telephone number 571-362-8240 or 571-362-8223.
Questions concerning the DEA-236 form may be directed to DRI at telephone number 571-362-8355.
Matters or concerns you wish to discuss with the Section Chief of DRI may be directed to 571-362-3314.
Please feel free to contact us at the above numbers whenever you have any questions.
Controlled Substances Import-Export Form Guide
| Controlled Substances Act Schedule |
DEA-161 | DEA-357 | DEA-236 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import | Export | |||
| Schedule I | X | X | ||
| Schedule II | X | X | ||
| Schedule III Narcotic | X | X | ||
| Schedule III Nonnarcotic (except for delta-9-THC which requires a permit) |
X | X | ||
| Schedule IV Narcotic | X | X | ||
| Schedule IV Nonnarcotic | X | X | ||
| Schedule V Narcotic | X | X | ||
| Schedule V Nonnarcotic | X | X | ||
