CBP Seeks Add'l Comments on CFS Cargo Transfer Info Collection

April 9, 2012 by Brian Feito|Customs and Ports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking additional comments by May 10, 2012 on an existing information collection on the transfer of cargo to a container station. CBP is proposing to extend this information collection with no change to the burden hours or information collected.

Info Collection Used for Transferring Containerized Cargo to a Container Station

Before the filing of an entry of merchandise, for the purpose of breaking bulk and redelivery of the cargo, containerized cargo may be moved from the place of unlading or may be received directly at the container station from a bonded carrier after transportation in-bond. This also applies to loose cargo as part of containerized cargo. In accordance with 19 CFR 19.42, the container station operator may make a request for the transfer of a container to the station by submitting to CBP an abstract of the manifest for the transferred containers including the bill of lading number, marks, numbers, description of the contents and consignee.

CBP Estimates 14,327 Respondents and 358,175 Responses Annually

CBP estimates there will be 14,327 respondents who will each file 25 responses annually. CBP estimates the total annual responses to be 358,175 and the time per respondent to be 7 minutes. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 41,548.

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.

(See ITT's Online Archives 12012339 for summary of the CBP's original request for comments on this info collection.)

(This notice is currently on public inspection and set to be published in the 04/10/12 Federal Register.)