This collection of information is required to implement the duty preference provisions of the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act of 2000 (CBTPA), to expand trade benefits to countries in the Caribbean Basin.
The burden hours were decreased for this collection of information because CBP obtained the exact number of claims that were made under CBTPA in 2009 and used that number to estimate the number of yearly claims. This number was lower then yearly estimates made in previous submissions.
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.