CBP Seeks Comments on Special Bond Export Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments by Oct. 15 for an existing information collection on applications for exportation under special bond . CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with a change to the burden hours.
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CBP Form 3495
CBP Form 3495 (Application for Exportation of Articles Under Special Bond) used by importers to notify CBP that the importer intends to export goods that were subject to a duty exemption based on a temporary stay in this country. It also serves as a permit to export in order to satisfy the importer's obligation to export the same goods and thereby get a duty exemption. Form 3495 is available (here).
CBP Estimates 15,000 Responses
CBP estimates there will be 500 respondent businesses per year. The estimated time per respondent is eight minutes and the total annual hours are estimated to be 2,000.
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 08/15/13)