Federal Register #16510023

CBP Seeks Public Input on Reinstatement of Information Collection for Form 28

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on the reinstatement of its information collection process for CBP Form 28. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the process of collecting information via CBP Form 28 - CBP Form 28 is used to request additional information from importers, exporters, producers, or their agents when documentation is insufficient for merchandise appraisement or classification - Supports CBP's legal responsibilities for appraising and classifying imported goods and assessing duties - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The opportunity is for feedback and suggestions to improve the information collection process - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving the quality, utility, and clarity of information collected - Seeks to minimize the burden on respondents, including through technological solutions - OEMs and Vendors: - Only U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting reinstatement and public comments for the information collection associated with CBP Form 28. This form is used to request additional information from importers, exporters, producers, or their agents when invoices or documentation are insufficient for appraisement or classification of imported merchandise. The collection supports CBP's responsibilities under 19 U.S.C. 1500 and 1401a for appraising imported merchandise, classifying it under the tariff schedule, and assessing duties. Comments are requested to improve the quality and minimize the burden of this information collection.

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