Bringing cash into the USA [closed]

For a First time immigrant travelling to the United States, Is there a limit in bringing in cash? I understand that when travelling to the U.S., you are only allowed to bring in a Limit of $10,000.00. Also if you are a family of four or a couple, is it $10.000 for the whole family or $10.000.00 for a couple?

Best Answer

It is extremely risky to bring large amounts of cash to the USA. Especially so (sorry) if you are not white. Meet civil asset forfeiture. If law enforcement does this they will sue your money instead of yourself and it'll be incredibly difficult to get your money back.

If at all possible use a bank wire -- and in one go, otherwise they might snare you for structuring...

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Can I take cash into the USA?

$10,000 in cash is the limit before you have to declare things to US Customs, I would look into pre-paid credit cards etc. before I considered traveling with a large amount of cash. 2.

How much cash can you declare at US Customs?

International travelers entering the United States must declare if they are carrying currency or monetary instruments in a combined amount over $10,000 on their Customs Declaration Form (CBP Form 6059B) and then file a FinCEN Form 105.

What happens when you declare cash at the border?

U.S. Customs notes that consequences can include: Forfeiture of the money you're carrying\u2014that means they take the money at customs and you don't get it back. Civil penalties such as fines. Criminal penalties, including prison time if you're convicted of a crime related to illegally transporting money.

What happens if you bring more than 10000 into us?

If you bring more than $10,000 USD you have to notify customs and fill out a Report of International Transportation of Currency and Monetary Instruments (FinCEN 105). It's very important to know that this means any form of cash that equals $10,000 USD.

Is It Illegal to Travel With More Than $10,000 US Dollars in Cash?

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