Can you bring cash to United States?

Short answer
Allowed, must be declared

  • Cash

    allowed, must be declared

    Must file a report (FinCEN Form 105) if carrying more than $10,000 in currency or monetary instruments

    Also covers: cash, currency, money

    Checked 2026-08-10 — Source: 31 U.S.C. §5316; 31 CFR §1010.340

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