CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Declarations for Entries Made by Agent
CBP is requesting comments by July 8 on an existing information collection for declarations from owners and consignees when entries are made by an agent. 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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CBP Form 3347 and 3347A
CBP Form 3347, Declaration of Owner, is a declaration from the owner of imported merchandise stating that he/she agrees to pay additional or increased duties, therefore releasing the importer of record from paying such duties. This form must be filed within 90 days from the date of entry.
When entry is made in a consignee's name by an agent who has knowledge of the facts and who is authorized under a proper power of attorney by that consignee, a declaration from the consignee on CBP Form 3347A, Declaration of Consignee When Entry is Made by an Agent, shall be filed with the entry summary. If this declaration is filed, then no bond to produce a declaration of the consignee is required.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated Form 3347 to receive 5,400 total annual responses, estimated to create about 540 total annual burden hours. The agency estimated Form 3347A to receive 300 total annual responses and create 30 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 05/09/16)