Federal Register #1651-0007

CBP Seeks Public Comment on Form 4315 Information Collection for Duty Allowances

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on the reinstatement of its information collection for CBP Form 4315, Application for Allowance in Duties. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings - Purpose: - Request for public input on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting information via CBP Form 4315 - Form is used by importers to claim duty allowances for damaged or defective imported goods - Regulatory basis: 19 U.S.C. 1506 and 19 CFR 158.11, 158.13, 158.23 - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - No products or services are being requested; this is an administrative information collection activity - Notable Requirements: - Seeks feedback from the importing and trade community on burden estimates and collection methods - Applies to importers filing claims for duty allowances under CBP regulations

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 (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves CBP Form 4315, Application for Allowance in Duties, which is used by importers to claim allowances in duties for damaged or defective imported merchandise. The form is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1506 and related regulations, and applies to the importing and trade community familiar with CBP regulations. The notice invites public comments on the collection and its burden estimates.

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