CBP Extends Comment Period for Info Collection for Customs Broker Requirements

July 14, 2017 |Customs

CBP is extending the comment period to Aug. 14 on an existing information collection related to regulations on customs brokers. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the information collected but with an increase in the estimated burden hours associated with the collection, due to more applicants expected.

CBP Forms 3124, 3124E

Section 641 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1641), and Part 111 of the CBP regulations govern 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. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found (here). Further information about the customs broker exam and how to apply for it may be found (here).

CBP Burden Estimates

For Form 3124E, “Application for Customs Broker License Exam," CBP estimated 2,300 total annual responses, estimated to create about 2,300 total annual burden hours. For Form 3124, “Application for Customs Broker License,” CBP estimated 750 total annual responses, estimated to create about 750 total annual burden hours. For the National Broker Permit Application, CBP estimated 200 total annual responses, estimated to create about 200 total annual burden hours. For the broker triennial report, CBP estimated 4,550 total annual responses, estimated to create about 2,275 total annual burden hours.

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.

(Federal Register 07/14/17)