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CBP Screening & Customs Rules

U.S. Customs and Border Protection • Jurisdiction: United States

Enforces agricultural biosecurity import prohibitions, foreign duty-free exemptions, and $10,000 currency reporting requirements at US ports of entry.

Official Rules Issued by CBP

Mandatory Agricultural & Food Declarations

Verified 2026-07-30

Every traveler must declare all fruits, vegetables, plants, meats, and animal products upon arrival. Failure to declare attracts civil penalties up to $10,000.

Currency Reporting Exceeding $10,000 (FinCEN 105)

Verified 2026-07-30

Transporting combined currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more requires filing FinCEN Form 105 upon arrival or departure.

Sample Catalog Items Governed by CBP

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These items fall directly under CBP security checkpoints or border entry requirements. Click any item for the complete cabin vs checked verdict:

CBP Security Rule Comparisons