CBP Extends Comment Period on Importer ID Info Collection
CBP is extending the comment period to Feb. 27 for an existing information collection on forms for importer ID import records. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
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CBP Form 5106
CBP Form 5106 is the basis for identifying entities who wish to import merchandise into the U.S., act as consignee on an importation when not the importer of record, or otherwise do business with CBP that would involve the payment of duties, taxes, fees, or the issuance of a refund, said CBP. "Each person, business firm, Government agency, or other organization that intends to file an import entry must file CBP Form 5106 with the first formal entry or request for services that will result in the issuance of a bill or a refund check upon adjustment of a cash collection. This form must also be filed by or on behalf of the ultimate consignee at the first importation in which the party acting as ultimate consignee is so named," it said. The form is available (here)
CBP Estimates 300,000 Respondents
CBP estimates there will be 300,000 respondents per year. The estimated time per respondent is 15 minutes and the total annual hours are estimated to be 75,000.
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 01/28/14)