CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Caribbean Basin TPA
CBP is seeking comments by Sept. 6 on an existing information collection for the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) forms. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection with a change to the burden hours but not the information collected.
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CBP Form 450
The objective of the CBTPA is to expand trade benefits to countries in the Caribbean Basin. For preferential duty treatment under CBTPA, importers are required to have a CBTPA Certification of Origin (CBP Form 450) in their possession at the time of the claim, and to provide it to CBP upon request. CBP Form 450 collects data such as contact information for the exporter, importer and producer, and information about the goods being claimed.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 4,292 total annual responses, estimated to create about 8,584 total annual burden hours for Form 450.
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 07/05/16)