CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Crew Member's Goods

CBP is requesting comments by Sept. 10 for an existing information collection concerning the Crew Member's Declaration. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected. The notice ran in the Federal Register July 11.

Form 5129 Required for Crew Members

CBP Form 5129, Crew Member's Declaration, is a declaration made by crew members listing all goods acquired abroad which are in his/her possession at the time of arrival in the U.S. The data collected on CBP Form 5129 are used for compliance with currency reporting requirements, supplemental immigration documentation, agricultural quarantine matters, and the importation of merchandise by crew members who complete the individual declaration.CBP Form 3499 is provided for by 19 USC 1431 and is available (here).

CBP Estimates 6 Million Responses at 10 Minutes per Response

CBP estimates there will be 6 million individual responses per year. The time per response is estimated to be 10 minutes. CBP estimates the total annual burden hours will be 996,000.

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; (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).

CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265