To whom do you declare you are taking more than US$10,000 out of the US?
Apr 10, 2008, 10:33 am
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I've complained about this issue before. It's pretty straightforward and someone is always there so that you can report when returning to the United States, but they make it very difficult to properly report when exiting the United States. Since the requirement is to report coming and going, I wish Customs would make it a little easier for honest people to comply in both directions. We shouldn't have to run about like rats in a maze just to drop off THEIR paperwork.
When dealing with gov't types, can never have enough backup and documentation.
Apr 10, 2008, 10:38 am
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I know Korean Air flies non-stop to Vegas. Do any Chinese airlines fly there non-stop now?
Apr 10, 2008, 10:50 am
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"US$ Travelers Checks will be perfectly fine for this reason. "
The amount is also tied not tied to the rate of inflation. In another 10 or 15 years, it will start to be bothersome to more people. It's surprising that the tin foil hat wearers in the security forum aren't making 1000 posts on this every day given that the government is trying to control the movement of people and their money.
The amount is also tied not tied to the rate of inflation. In another 10 or 15 years, it will start to be bothersome to more people. It's surprising that the tin foil hat wearers in the security forum aren't making 1000 posts on this every day given that the government is trying to control the movement of people and their money.
Apr 10, 2008, 2:00 pm
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Apr 10, 2008, 5:24 pm
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That should easily fit. A bundle of 100x$100 bills is roughly 2.5"x6"x0.5".
It would take 135 of those bundles to be $1.35MM. That's a bit over 1000 cubic inches. That's (roughly) a pile 12" wide, 10" long (8 bundles per layer) and 8" high. Would fit into any rollaboard with lots of room to spare.
Apr 10, 2008, 6:15 pm
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Apr 10, 2008, 7:25 pm
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How would you know? The first time I ever thought it might be an issue was on the jetway in DTW when I was on my way to London on business. I was approached by some LEOs who flashed their badge at me and asked me where I was going, why and that kind of silly stuff. During questioning, they asked me how much money I was carrying. I said "It's none of your business". Then they asked me if I was carrying more than $10,000. I answered "No", as I wasn't. But even they didn't tell me what I would have had to do if I had more than $10,000.
Its 1 thing to play with the LEOs but The Feds are a different thing , remember we arent talking about TSA, The Feds can do alot more then any LEO IMO.
there might have been an LEO standiing by, but no real need as the Feds handle things their way.
I have a mouth but when it comes to The Feds, it stays shut with no wiseguy answers.
Apr 10, 2008, 9:23 pm
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I can't see how bringing $9,975 is "just as punishable"!
Apr 10, 2008, 9:40 pm
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So I suppose if I make 100 trips a year across the border and take $100 each time, eventually you'll tell me that's not legal either because I've structured it that way?
I echo a previous poster's comment--it was nice living in a free country, while it lasted.
Apr 10, 2008, 11:20 pm
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