Chinese phrase
需要申报〜吗？ xū yào shēn bào 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to declare ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something needs to be declared. It is a polite way to ask about a reporting requirement, often at customs or on an official form.
Example dialogue
入境时 需要申报 大额现金 吗？ rù jìng shí xū yào shēn bào dà é xiàn jīn ma
When entering the country, do I need to declare large amounts of cash?
超过限额就要申报，各国不同，请提前查清。 chāo guò xiàn é jiù yào shēn bào gè guó bù tóng qǐng tí qián chá qīng
Anything over the limit must be declared. The rules differ by country, so please check in advance.