CBP Seeks Comments on Country of Origin Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments by Oct. 13 on an existing information collection for country of origin marking requirements for containers or holders. 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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Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders
The U.S. requires each imported article of foreign origin, or its container, to be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly and permanently as the nature of the article or container permits, with the English name of the country of origin. The marking informs the ultimate purchaser in the United States of the named country in which the article was manufactured or produced.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 10,000 total annual responses, estimated to create about 41 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 10/06/15)