Add'l 30 Days to Comment on "Prior Disclosure" Info Collection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is allowing an additional 30 days, until January 30, 2012, to comment on its information collection concerning Prior Disclosure. CBP is proposing to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information being collected.
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Prior Disclosure Allows Potential Violators to Disclose Errors to CBP
According to CBP, the Prior Disclosure program establishes a method for a potential violator to disclose that they have committed an error or a violation entering merchandise into the U.S., such as underpaid tariffs or duties or misclassified merchandise. The procedure for making a prior disclosure is set forth in 19 CFR 162.74 which requires that respondents submit information about the merchandise involved, a specification of the false statements or omissions, and what the true and accurate information should be. A valid prior disclosure will entitle the disclosing party to the reduced penalties pursuant to 19 USC 1592(c)(4).
CBP Estimates 3,500 Make Prior Disclosures at 1 Hour Each
CBP estimates the number of prior disclosures will be 3,500 and the time per response to be 1 hour.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burden, Etc.
CBP is asking for comments from the general public and other Federal agencies on (a) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/component, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agencies/components estimates of the burden of this collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological techniques or other forms of information.
(See ITT’s Online Archives 11102708 for summary of CBP’s original request for comments on this information collection.
(See ITT's Online Archives 11102519 for summary of CBP's final rule updating its regulations on the use of sampling methods in CBP prior disclosure cases and audits, etc.)
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265