CBP Form 7501 is used by CBP as a record of the import transaction, to collect proper duty, taxes, certifications and enforcement endorsements, and to provide copies to Census for statistical purposes.
US Code:
19 USC 804a
Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
US Code: 19 USC 804a Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
There is a decrease in the burden hours due to increased use by the trade of the electronic submission of the collection which provides a shorter time per response. CBP Estimates that approximately 99 percent of the submissions are made electronically. There is no change to the information being collected.
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.