CBP Seeks Comments on Customs Mod Act Recordkeeping Reqs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requesting comments by May 7, 2012 on an existing information collection on Customs Modernization Act Recordkeeping Requirements. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with a change to the burden hours as a result of a revised estimate of the number of respondents currently complying with these recordkeeping provisions.
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CBP Uses Info and Records to Verify Accuracy of Claims Made on Entry Docs
The North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Title VI, known as the Customs Modernization Act, amended 19 USC 1508, 1509 and 1510 by revising CBP's laws related to recordkeeping, examination of books and witnesses, regulatory audit procedures and judicial enforcement. Specifically, the Modernization Act expanded the list of parties subject to CBP recordkeeping requirements, distinguished between records which pertain to the entry of merchandise and financial records needed to substantiate the correctness of information contained in entry documentation, and identified a list of records which must be maintained and produced upon request by CBP.
The information and records are used by CBP to verify the accuracy of the claims made on the entry documents regarding the tariff status of imported merchandise, admissibility, classification/nomenclature, value and rate of duty applicable to the entered goods. The Modernization Act recordkeeping requirements are provided for by 19 CFR Part 163 (available here).
CBP Estimates 5,459 Respondents, 1,040 Hours per Response
CBP estimates there will be 5,459 respondents with 1 response per respondent. The time per response is estimated to be 1,040 hours. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 5,677,360.
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 capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265
(FR Pub 03/07/12)