Federal Register #1651-0022

CBP Seeks Public Comment on Entry Summary Form and Electronic Informal Entry Process

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding a proposed revision to the information collection process for CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on revising the information collection for CBP Form 7501, which is used to identify merchandise entering U.S. commerce and document duties and taxes paid - Introducing a voluntary test for a new electronic informal entry process for mail shipments valued at $2,500 or less - Participants in the test: - Owners, purchasers, licensed customs brokers, and carriers transporting mail to the United States - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - No products or services are being solicited; the notice is focused on information collection and process improvement - Estimated numbers of respondents and annual responses are provided for various types of import transactions, but no purchasing activity is involved

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. The collection involves CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary, which is used to identify merchandise entering U.S. commerce and document duties and taxes paid. A new voluntary test for an electronic informal entry process for mail shipments valued at $2,500 or less is being introduced to allow electronic transmission of informal entries. The test is open to owners, purchasers, licensed customs brokers, and carriers transporting mail to the U.S.

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