CBP Seeking Comments on Multiple Trade-Related Information Collections
CBP is seeking public comments on several information collections that involve imports, the agency said in Federal Register notices released this week. Comments are due May 5.
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One information collection involves articles entered under various special tariff treatment provisions. CBP is responsible for determining whether imported articles classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings 9801.00.10, 9802.00.20, 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, 9802.00.60 and 9817.00.40 are entitled to duty-free or reduced duty treatment, the agency said.
Another is related to the foreign-trade zones annual reconciliation and recordkeeping requirement. "FTZ operators must prepare a reconciliation report within 90 days after the end of the zone/subzone year unless an extension is authorized and must retain the annual reconciliation report for a spot check or audit by CBP," the CBP notice said. Within 10 working days after the annual reconciliation report, "FTZ operators must submit to the CBP port director a letter signed by the operator certifying that the annual reconciliation has been prepared, is available for CBP review, and is accurate."
CBP is also seeking comments on a collection related to the declaration of free entry of returned American products, also known as CBP Form 3311. The agency uses Form 3311 to collect this information from the importer or authorized agent.