CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Rulings
CBP is seeking comments by June 7 on an existing information collection for country of origin marking requirements for containers and holders, it said in a notice. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the information collected or to the estimated burden hours associated with the collection.
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Rulings
The collection of information is necessary in order to enable CBP to respond to requests by importers and other interested persons for the issuance of administrative rulings. These rulings pertain to the interpretation of applicable laws related to prospective and current transactions involving classification, marking and country of origin. The collection of information in Part 177 of the CBP Regulations is also necessary to enable CBP to make proper decisions regarding the issuance of binding rulings that modify or revoke prior CBP binding rulings.
CBP Burden Estimates
CBP estimated 3,500 total annual responses, estimated to create about 35,000 total annual burden hours for the country of origin marking.
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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
(Federal Register 04/08/19)