CBP Extends Comment Period on Info Collection for Foreign Assembler's Declarations
CBP is extending the comments period to Dec. 29 on an existing information collection for foreign assembler's declarations. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or the information collected.
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Foreign Assembler's Declaration
A Foreign Assembler's Declaration must be made in connection with the entry of assembled articles under subheading 9802.00.80. This declaration includes information such as the quantity, value and description of the imported merchandise. The declaration is made by the person who performed the assembly operations abroad and it includes an endorsement by the importer. The Foreign Assembler’s Declaration is used by CBP to determine whether the operations performed are within the purview of subheading 9802.00.80 and therefore eligible for preferential tariff treatment. The importer/assembler is required to maintain records for five years from the date of the related entry and to make these records readily available to CBP for audit, inspection, copying and reproduction.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 349,440 total annual responses, estimated to create about 320,087 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 11/29/16)