What happens after you declare money at customs?


What happens after you declare money at customs? U.S. Customs and Border Protection notes that consequences can include: Forfeiture of the money you're carrying—meaning they take the money at customs and you don't get it back. Civil penalties such as fines.


How much cash can I bring on a plane?

You can fly with any amount of cash. No law prohibits you from bringing any amount of money on a flight. Likewise, TSA has no rules that limit how much money you can bring through security. In other words, TSA has no cash limit per person.


Should I declare everything at customs?

Merchandise is declared to CBP. If you do not declare something that should have been declared, you risk forfeiting the item. If in doubt, declare it. You are returning from an overseas stay of at least 48 hours.


Can I fly with 20k cash?

So how much cash can you fly with? You can fly with any amount of cash. No law prohibits you from bringing any amount of money on a flight. Likewise, TSA has no rules that limit how much money you can bring through security.