CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Bonded Warehouse Proprietors' Submissions
CBP is seeking comments by Aug. 31 on an existing information collection request for bonded warehouse proprietor's submissions, it said in a notice. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with an increase to the burden hours but no change to the information collected.
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CBP Form 300
CBP Form 300, The Bonded Warehouse Proprietor's Submission, is prepared annually by each warehouse proprietor, as mandated under 19 CFR 19.12 (g). The information on CBP Form 300 is used by CBP to evaluate warehouse activity for the year. This form must be completed within 45 days from the end of his business year, pursuant to the provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 66, 1311, 1555, 1556, 1557, 1623 and 19 CFR 19.12. The information collected on this form helps CBP determine all bonded merchandise that was entered, released, and manipulated in the warehouse.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 1,980 total annual responses, estimated to create about 19,800 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 07/01/20)