CBP Extends Comment Period on Actual Use Provisions Info Collection
CBP is extending the comment period by 30 days on an existing information collection for importers of merchandise subject to actual use provisions. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or information collected.
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Importers of Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions
Importers of goods subject to the actual use provisions of the HTS are required to maintain detailed records to establish that these goods were actually used as contemplated by the law and to support the importer's claim for a free or reduced rate of duty. The importer shall maintain records of use or disposition for a period of 3 years from the date of liquidation of the entry, and the records shall be available at all times for examination by CBP.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 12,000 total annual responses, estimated to create about 13,000 total annual burden hours.
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 07/06/15)