CBP Seeks Comments on Certificate of Origin Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments by Dec. 30 for an existing information collection for certificates of origin. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
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CBP Form 3229
The certificate of origin is used by shippers and importers to declare that goods being imported into the U.S. are produced or manufactured in a U.S. insular possession from materials grown, produced or manufactured in such possession. This form includes a list of the foreign materials included in the goods, and their description and value. It is also used as documentation for goods entitled to enter the U.S. free of duty.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 2,260 total annual responses for Form 3229, with each response estimated to take 22 minutes and an estimated total annual burden hours of 814.
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 10/30/14)