Like my title states, I'm wondering whether or not is it illegal to purchase an unscheduled substance (some sort of research chemical) on the Darknet?
Does the very act of purchasing a substance from a darknet website constitute an illegal action or would it only be illegal if the substance purchased was illegal.
Please answer based on the assumption that I live in the US.
You bought it online and depending on what it is, it could fall under the analogue act. Which only applies to the higher schedules. You could argue ordering it on the deepweb is a crime in itself. Money laundering or something. Your bitcoin goes through a tumbler...
IMO: Not legal. But can't prove was sent from deepweb. So gray area. If low schedule like etizolam powder. In a state where it isn't scheduled.