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Just received a Check Fed EŚ-ed from a Costa Rican Book via an Antiguan bank for a few Dimes (Less than 10). Noticed that it had Tape on it indicating that it had been opened by US Customs. Check was fine, and nothing was disturbed or missing. Can I expect a Bill for Customs Duty? Will Customs turn over my name and the amount to the IRS? I've received numerous payments from Offshores, usually via Regular mail checks, CC Chargebacks or Fed Ex or DHL Cashier Checks and this is the first one I've ever seen this tape on.
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Just received a Check Fed EŚ-ed from a Costa Rican Book via an Antiguan bank for a few Dimes (Less than 10). Noticed that it had Tape on it indicating that it had been opened by US Customs. Check was fine, and nothing was disturbed or missing. Can I expect a Bill for Customs Duty? Will Customs turn over my name and the amount to the IRS? I've received numerous payments from Offshores, usually via Regular mail checks, CC Chargebacks or Fed Ex or DHL Cashier Checks and this is the first one I've ever seen this tape on. -
It's actually fairly common, as I'd estimate 10% of the packages are opened and checked by Customs. I assume you're going to deposit the check, which creates a transaction record at your bank anyway. Assuming you're paying taxes on net winnings, there is no cause for concern.
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