CBP Extends Comment Period on Info Collection for Foreign Assembler's Declarations
CBP is requesting comments by May 11 on an existing information collection for foreign assembler's declarations, it said in a notice. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or information collected.
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Foreign Assembler's Declaration
In accordance with 19 CFR 10.24, a Foreign Assembler's Declaration must be made in connection with the entry of assembled articles under tariff schedule 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. 19 CFR 10.24(d) requires that the importer/assembler maintain records for five years from the date of the related entry and that they make these records readily available to CBP for audit, inspection, copying, and reproduction. Instructions for complying with this regulation are posted on the CBP.gov website.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 349,440 total annual responses, estimated to create about 291,083 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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
(Federal Register 04/10/20)