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(Formerly known as 88-2) When, if ever, should a bank filea CMIR on behalf of its customer, when the customer is importing or exporting more than $ 10,000 in currency or monetary instruments?his ruling, formerly known as 88-2, was posted to the website
(Superseded by subsequent changes to 31 U.S.C. 5318) (Formerly known as 88-1)
FIN-1988-R002 (Formerly 88-2)

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This ruling, formerly known as 88-2, was posted to the website on May 18, 2010; it was previously published via the Federal Register. Please note that references in this ruling to CTR form numbers are outdated.

 

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Amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations Regarding Reporting and Recordkeeping by Card Clubs
Notice of Availability of Regulatory Impact Assessment and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Regarding the Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions
Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 Reporting Requirements Under Section 104(e)
Anti-Money Laundering Requirements -- Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Shell Banks; Recordkeeping and Termination of Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Banks
Currency Transaction Report by Casinos-Nevada FinCEN Form 103-N
Currency Transaction Report (CTR) FinCEN form 104