Federal Register #16510100

CBP Form 4609 Petition Processing and Petroleum Product Laboratory Accreditation

This opportunity involves U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities related to customs law compliance and petroleum product testing: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Economic Impact Analysis Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - SGS North America, Inc. (accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum products) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection and processing of CBP Form 4609 petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeitures and penalties (approx. 1,610 petitions annually) - Commercial gauging and laboratory testing services for petroleum products, performed by SGS North America, Inc., using various API and ASTM standard test methods - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of CBP Form 4609 for individuals and businesses seeking relief from customs fines or penalties - SGS North America, Inc. must maintain accreditation and approval for customs-related petroleum testing, with triennial inspections - Key Locations: - CBP Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Washington, DC - SGS North America, Inc. facility in Bridgeview, IL - CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services, Houston, TX

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. This involves the reinstatement of CBP Form 4609, which is used by individuals and businesses to petition for remission or mitigation of forfeitures and penalties incurred under the Tariff Act of 1930 or other laws administered by CBP. The form is used as a basis for granting relief from forfeiture or penalty. Comments on this information collection are encouraged and must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

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