Prior to resubmitting this collection DHS/CBP should provide to OMB a status update regarding its efforts to consolidate (where appropriate) this collection with 1651-0117, "Free Trade Agreements."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2012
3,000
0
10,000
6,000
0
4,000
0
0
0
This information collection is necessary to verify that importers who claim preferential tariff treatment in accordance with the U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement, are entitled to such treatment. This preferential tariff treatment can be applied retroactively to some textile or apparel goods.
US Code:
19 USC 4034
Name of Law: CAFTA Implementation Act
The number of responses was lowered from 10,000 to 3,000 based on revised estimates by CBP. The time per response was increased from 24 minutes to 2 hours based on public comments that CBP received. The burden hours were adjusted accordingly (from 4,000 to 6,000). There are no changes to the information collected.
$63,000
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Tracey Denning 202 927-0197
No
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.
FR 20 2012.pdf
Statement 2012 1651 0125.doc
U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)