CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Haiti HOPE Act
CBP is seeking comments by April 14 on an existing information collection for Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (Haiti HOPE Act). 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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HOPE Act
The Haiti HOPE Act provides for duty-free treatment for certain apparel articles and certain wire harness automotive components from Haiti. Those wishing to claim duty-free treatment under this program must prepare a declaration of compliance that identifies and details the costs of the beneficiary components of production and non-beneficiary components of production to show that the 50% value content requirement was satisfied.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 576 total annual responses, estimated to create about 190 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)