CBP Extends Comment Period on Importer ID Input Record Form 5106; Revised Estimated Burden

CBP is requesting comments by Oct. 10 on its collection of the information on the Importer ID Input Record (CBP form 5106), allowing for an additional 30 days for comment. CBP is proposing to extend this information collection, with an increase to the estimated burden hours because of revised estimates of the number of respondents (burden hours to increase from 1,000 to 75,000) and the amount of time required to complete the form (from 6 to 15 minutes).

Importer ID Input Record Identifies Importers, Consignees, Payers of Duties, Etc.

The Importer ID Input Record (CBP Form 5106) is the basis for identifying entities who wish to import merchandise into the U.S., act as consignee on an importation when not the importer of record, or otherwise do business with CBP that would involve the payment or refund of duties, taxes, fees or other monies. Each person, business firm, government agency, or other organization that intends to file an import entry must file CBP Form 5106 with the first formal entry or request for services that will result in the issuance of a bill or a refund check upon adjustment of a cash collection. This form must also be filed by or on behalf of the ultimate consignee at the first importation in which the party acting as ultimate consignee is so named.

CBP Now Estimates 300,000 Respondents Take 15 Mins. For Total of 75,000 Hours

CBP said it now estimates that 300,000 respondents will complete Form 5106 annually, and take 15 minutes each to do so, for a total annual burden of 75,000 hours.

CBP Asking for Comments on Accuracy of Burden Estimates, Ways to Minimize Burden, Etc.

CBP is asking for comments 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 cost burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).