CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Bonded Facility Operations
CBP is seeking comments by March 13 on an existing information collection request for application and approval to manipulate, examine, sample or transfer goods, it said in a notice. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected.
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Form 3499
CBP Form 3499, “Application and Approval to Manipulate, Examine, Sample or Transfer Goods,” is used as an application to perform various operations on merchandise located at a CBP approved bonded facility. This form is filed by importers, consignees, transferees, or owners of merchandise, and is subject to approval by the port director. The data requested on this form identifies the merchandise for which action is being sought and specifies what operation is to be performed. This form may also be approved as a blanket application to manipulate goods for a period of up to one year for a continuous or repetitive manipulation.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 151,140 total annual responses, estimated to create about 15,114 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; 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 1/13/20)