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Customs & CashBrazil

What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Brazil. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Customs & Cash in Brazil: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

There is no cap on cash, but amounts over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to customs via the electronic traveler declaration (e-DBV) on entry or exit.

Undeclared cash can be seized; declaring has no tax implications.

§ Receita Federal (Brazil customs)
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