9.44 Failure to Report Exporting or Importing Monetary Instruments is a federal offense under the Bank Secrecy Act. This offense involves failing to report the export or import of monetary instruments, such as currency, travelers' checks, or other negotiable instruments, with a value exceeding $10,000. This offense carries a maximum penalty of up to 5 years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000. There are two types of 9.44 Failure to Report Exporting or Importing Monetary Instruments: willful failure and non-willful failure. Willful failure occurs when a person knowingly fails to comply with the reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Non-willful failure occurs when a person fails to comply with the reporting requirements due to negligence or ignorance.