CBP Seeks Comment on Info Collection for Detention Notices
CBP is seeking comments by Nov. 23 on an existing information collection request on detention notices, it said in a notice Sept. 22. 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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Detention Notices
CBP may detain merchandise when it has reasonable suspicion that the subject merchandise may be inadmissible but requires more information to make a positive determination. If CBP decides to detain merchandise, a Notice of Detention is sent to the importer or to the importer's broker/agent no later than five business days from the date of examination. The Notice must state that merchandise has been detained, the reason for the detention, the anticipated length of the detention, the nature of the tests or inquiries to be conducted, and the nature of any information that could be supplied to CBP and possibly accelerate the disposition of the detention. The recipient of this notice may respond by providing information to CBP in order to facilitate the determination for admissibility or may ask for an extension of time to bring the merchandise into compliance
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 1,350 total annual responses, estimated to create about 2,700 total annual burden hours.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burden, Etc.
CBP is asking for comments from the 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) 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.