Distilled spirits, industrial alcohol, beer and wine are taxed when imported into the United States, but the Federal excise taxes collected on these commodities brought into the United States from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are largely returned to their respective governments. Exports are generally tax free. The documents required under this information collection ensure that the proper taxes are collected and returned according to law.
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.