When this collection is reviewed again in 2012, CBP must either demonstrate that development of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is on schedule for a 2013 deployment, or alternative arrangements must be made for this collection to be submitted electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2009
151,140
0
151,140
15,114
0
15,114
0
0
0
Form 3499 is prepared by importers or consignee as an application to request examination, sampling, or transfer of merchandise under Customs and Borders Protection supervision. This Form is also an application for the manipulation of merchandise in a bonded warehouse and abandonment or destruction of merchandise.
US Code:
19 USC 1562
Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.