Bring US dollars to the USA

[clarejinjin]

Hi Guys

My wifes parents passed their interview and got the visitors visa.

My question is how much US dollars can they bring into the USA.

We have quite a lot of money still in China and would like for them to bring some to us.

They will be traveling together and will land in San Francisco.

thanks

Steve

 

[dnoblett]

Can bring as much as they wish, any amount above 10,000 needs to be declared. And no they will not be taxed.

 

You may bring into or take out of the country, including by mail, as much money as you wish. However, if it is more than $10,000, you will need to report it to CBP. Ask the CBP officer for the Currency Reporting Form (FinCen 105). The penalties for non-compliance can be severe.

 

“Money” means monetary instruments and includes U.S. or foreign coins currently in circulation, currency, travelers’ checks in any form, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form.

 

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/kbyg/money.xml

[clarejinjin]

Thanks for the reply

Does this meat that each person, Mon and Dad, can bring in less than 10,000 and not declare it?

[dnoblett]

If they are carrying more than 10,000 in total between them then it should be declared, do not try to trick the system.

 

The reason for the declaration has to do with trafficking, and not taxes.

 

There will not be any duty assessed on this.