CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Declarations of Owner
CBP is requesting comments by Oct. 29 on an existing information collection for declarations of owner, it said in a notice. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or information collected.
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Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent
CBP Form 3347, Declaration of Owner, is a declaration from the owner of imported merchandise stating that he/she agrees to pay additional or increased duties, therefore releasing the importer of record from paying such duties. This form must be filed within 90 days from the date of entry. When entry is made in a consignee's name by an agent that does not have knowledge of the facts and/or is not authorized under a proper power of attorney by that consignee, a declaration from the consignee on CBP Form 3347A, Declaration of Consignee When Entry is Made by an Agent, may be filed with the entry documentation or the entry summary.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 5,400 total annual responses, estimated to create about 540 total annual burden hours for CBP Form 3347. CBP estimates about 30 annual burden hours for CBP Form 3347A.
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, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
(Federal Register 08/30/19)