Opportunity
Federal Register #06250279
Request for Public Comment on Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System Information Collection
Buyer
International Trade Administration
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
06250279
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is seeking public and agency feedback on its information collection requirements for the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system. - Government Buyer: - International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the AIM system's information collection process - AIM system requires importers, customs brokers, or agents to obtain import licenses for covered aluminum products - Collected data includes country of smelt and cast, used for monitoring import trends - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or service quantities are being procured - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on improving the information collection process for aluminum import monitoring - No procurement of goods or services is involved - Place of Performance: - ITA headquarters, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230
Description
The Department of Commerce invites the public and federal agencies to comment on proposed and ongoing information collections under the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system. Importers and brokers must obtain an import license for each entry of covered aluminum products, providing details about the origin of the aluminum used. The information collected helps assess import trends and provides timely aggregated summaries to monitor aluminum imports effectively. Comments are solicited for 60 days before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).