CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Cargo Moving Under Bond
CBP is seeking comments by April 14 on an existing information collection for the manifest of goods and transportation entry of cargo moving under bond. 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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CBP Forms 7512 and 7512A
CBP Forms 7512 and 7512A are used by carriers and brokers to serve as the manifest and transportation entry for cargo moving under bond within the U.S. The data on the form is used by CBP to identify the carrier who initiated the bonded movement and to document merchandise moving in-bond. These forms provide documentation that CBP uses for enforcement, targeting and protection of revenue. Forms 7512 and 7512A collect information such as the names of the importer and consignee; a description of the merchandise moving in-bond; and the ports of lading and unlading.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 5.4 million total annual responses, estimated to create about 896,400 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).
(Federal Register 02/13/17)