CBP Seeks Comments on Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions Info Collection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requesting comments by May 2, 2012 on an existing information collection on Importers of Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected.
Importers of Goods Subject to Actual Use Provisions Must Maintain Detailed Records to Support Claim
In accordance with 19 CFR 10.137, importers of goods subject to the actual use provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) are required to maintain detailed records to establish that these goods were actually used as contemplated by the law and to support the importer's claim for a free or reduced rate of duty. The importer shall maintain records of use or disposition for a period of 3 years from the date of liquidation of the entry, and the records shall be available at all times for examination by CBP.
CBP Estimates 12,000 Respondents
CBP estimates there will be 12,000 respondents, and the time per response is estimated to be 65 minutes. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 13,000.
Comments should address at least one of the following point:
- Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/component, including whether the information will have practical utility;
- Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
- Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
- Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological techniques or other forms of information.
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265