CBP Extends Comment Periods on Customs Broker Info Collections

March 10, 2014 by Tim Warren|Customs

CBP is extending the comment period to April 10 for an existing information collections related to customs brokers. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.

Customs Broker Licensing Info

The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP regulations governs the licensing and conduct of customs brokers. Specifically, an individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete CBP Form 3124E, “Application for Customs Broker License Exam,” or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, “Application for Customs Broker License.” The procedures to request a local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30.

Triennial Report

CBP estimates there will be 3,833 respondents per year. The estimated time per respondent is 30 minutes and the total annual hours are estimated to be 1,917, with an estimated total cost of $383,300.

National Broker Permit Application

CBP estimates there will be 500 respondents per year. The estimated time per respondent is 1 hour and the total annual hours are estimated to be 500, with an estimated total cost of $112,500.

CBP Form 3124E, “Application for Customs Broker License Exam”

CBP estimates there will be 2,300 respondents per year. The estimated time per respondent is 1 hour and the total annual hours are estimated to be 2,300, with an estimated total cost of $460,000

CBP Form 3124, “Application for Customs Broker License”.

CBP estimates there will be 300 respondents per year. The estimated time per respondent is 1 hour and the total annual hours are estimated to be 300, with an estimated total cost of $6,000

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 of capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).

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

(Federal Register 03/11/14)