Foreign
Currency Transactions are undergoing particular scrutiny
in the post-9/11 world. Like most nations, the United States requires
reporting of all cash and equivalents transported into or out of
the country when the value equals or exceeds US$10,000.00. Violators
face Customs Penalties or Customs Seizure actions, and complete
forfeiture of the funds is likely unless a competent Customs Attorney
is retained.
Customs
officials often misinterpret the regulations. Families must report
together, but husband and wife may each be allowed the full exclusion
in certain circumstances. Limits exist on how severe a penalty may
be applied by Customs, no matter the value of the violation. Not
all checks and/or drafts must be reported.
If
you have been accused of failing to properly report cash carried
or shipped between the United States and a foreign point, we are
ready to assist you in obtaining return of the funds.
Our
Customs Lawyers have handled these matters throughout most of the
United States Customs territory, and are very capable at having
monies returned in full or with the smallest possible fine.
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Couriers
have their own newly enforced regulations to contend with. Many
times, business people bringing in funds for their own companies
are wrongly alleged to be carrying out courier functions, implicating
State as well as Federal banking regulations.
Our
Customs Lawyers have extensive training in the Federal as well as
many State laws pertaining to couriers and wire transfer services.
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