CBP Seeks Comments on Specialized Tariff Provisions Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments by July 8 for an existing information collection for entry summaries. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
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Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions
CBP is responsible for determining whether imported articles that are classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings 9801.00.10, 9802.00.20, 9802.00.25, 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, 9802.00.60 and 9817.00.40 are entitled to duty-free or reduced duty treatment. In order to file under these HTS provisions, importers, or their agents, must have the declarations that are provided for in 19 CFR 10.1(a), 10.8(a), 10.9(a) and 10.121 in their possession at the time of entry and submit them to CBP upon request. These declarations enable CBP to ascertain whether the requirements of these HTS provisions have been satisfied.
CBP Estimates 58,335 Responses
CBP estimates the number of respondents annually will be 19,445, the number of responses per respondent to be 3, with the total annual responses to be 58,335. CBP estimates the time per response will be 1 minute and total annual burden hours to be 933.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burden, Etc.
CBP is asking for comments from the general public and other federal agencies on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total of capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265
(Federal Register 05/09/14)