Federal Register #16510117

CBP Seeks Public Comment on FTA Information Collection and Accredits AmSpec, LLC for Petroleum Testing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and has announced the accreditation of AmSpec, LLC as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum products. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings; Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - AmSpec, LLC (accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum products) - Products/Services Requested: - Accreditation and approval of AmSpec, LLC to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes - Includes specific gauging procedures and laboratory analysis methods as per CBP and ASTM standards - Information collection activities related to FTAs (no physical products or procurement of goods/services) - Data on importers, exporters, goods descriptions, tariff classification numbers, country of origin, and compliance with preferential claims under FTAs - FTAs covered: USMCA (U.S.-Mexico-Canada), U.S.-Korea, U.S.-Japan, Chile, Singapore, Australia, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Peru, Colombia, Panama, CAFTA-DR countries - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Accreditation is valid for three years, with periodic inspection - Information collection is required for compliance and enforcement of preferential trade claims under multiple FTAs - Public input is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the data collection process - No specific product part numbers or quantities are associated with the information collection notice

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. The collection pertains to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) which aim to reduce trade barriers and promote economic relations between the U.S. and partner countries. The notice invites public comments on the information collection, which involves data about importers, exporters, goods, tariff classifications, and compliance with preferential claims under various FTAs. Comments must be submitted by July 6, 2026.

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