CBP Extends Comment Period on Info Collection for FTZ Permits
CBP is extending the comment period to April 17 for an existing information collection on applications for Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) admission and activity permits. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or to the information collected.
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CBP Forms 214, 214A, 214B, 214C and 216
CBP Forms 214, 214A, 214B, and 214C, "Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation," are used by companies that bring merchandise into a foreign trade zone to register the admission of such merchandise into FTZs, and to apply for the appropriate zone status. CBP Form CBP 216, "Foreign-Trade Zone Activity Permit," is used by companies to request approval to manipulate, manufacture, exhibit or destroy merchandise in a FTZ.
CBP Form 214
CBP estimates there will be 168,725 annual responses. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 42,182.
CBP Form 216
CBP estimates there will be 25,000 annual responses. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 4,167.
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 03/18/13)