Originally Posted by
mbstone
As to the OP, be sure to spend $3 and divide $29,997 so that the three of you will be in compliance. I am not aware that this would be illegal "structuring," although I could be wrong.
Make sure there are no coins or bills anywhere on your person. I would declare cash if it got anywhere near $10,000. I'd report $9000, just in case some Customs inspector decides to be a hard@ss and go through every pocket in my bags searching for cash, bearer instruments, etc.