Notice2022-03674
Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation (Form 3173)
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Published
February 22, 2022
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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9633-9634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03674]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0015]
Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation (Form
3173)
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; revision of an existing
collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection will be submitting the following information collection
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The information collection is published in the Federal Register to
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than
April 25, 2022) to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s)
contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0015
in the subject line and the agency name. Please use the following
method to submit comments:
Email. Submit comments to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#511213010e010310113233217f3539227f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="511213010e010310113233217f3539227f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, CBP has temporarily suspended
its ability to receive public comments by mail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA
information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact
Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade,
Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC
20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#044746545b545645446766742a606c772a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37747567686765767754554719535f4419505841">[email protected]</span></a>. Please note that the contact information provided
here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking
information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National
Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP
website at <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/">https://www.cbp.gov/</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing
information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and
affected agencies should address one or more of the following four
points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond,
including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and
included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter
of public record.
Overview of This Information Collection
Title: Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation.
OMB Number: 1651-0015.
Form Number: CBP Form 3173.
Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this
information collection and to revise this information collection to
allow electronic submission via the Document Image System (DIS). There
is no change to the information collected and no change to CBP Form
3173.
Type of Review: Revision.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Abstract: Imported merchandise which is to remain in the customs
territory for a period of one year or less without the payment of
duties with the intent to destroy or export is entered as a temporary
importation of goods under bond (TIB), as authorized under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) (19 U.S.C.
1202).
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The general requirements for all TIB categories and specific rules for
certain types of goods are set forth the notes to Chapter 98 (HTSUS),
and in the U.S. notes, article provisions, and rates of duty columns to
subchapter XIII. Consistent with 19 CFR 10.37, when this time period is
not sufficient, importers and brokers may request an extension by
submitting a CBP Form 3173, ``Application for Extension of Bond for
Temporary Importation'', either electronically or manually, to the
Center Director. The period of time may be extended for not more than
two further periods of 1 year each, or such shorter periods as may be
appropriate. An Extension may be granted by CBP, upon written or
electronic submission of a CBP Form 3173, provided that the articles
have not been exported or destroyed before receipt of the application,
and liquidated damages have not been assessed under the bond before
receipt of the application. TIB extensions requested by the Trade will
automatically be accepted in the Automated Customs Environment (ACE),
but CBP can deny an extension as necessary. CBP Form 3173 is provided
for in 19 CFR 10.37 and is accessible at: <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=3173">https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=3173</a>.
CBP published its plan to conduct a test of the National Customs
Automation Program (NCAP) concerning document imaging in the Federal
Register (77 FR 20835), on April 4, 2012. Under the test, certain ACE
participants are able to submit electronic images of a specific set of
CBP and Participating Government Agency (PGA) forms and supporting
information to CBP. Specifically, importers, and brokers, are allowed
to submit official CBP documents and specified PGA forms via the
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Although the first phase of the DIS
test was limited to certain CBP and PGA forms, the DIS Guidelines were
updated over time to include various entry summary documents.
This information collection is necessary to ensure compliance with
19 CFR 10.37 and the DIS guidance.
Proposed Change:
CBP Form 3173 is considered an entry summary document, and ACE
participants will be able to submit the CBP Form 3173 electronically
through the Document Image System (DIS).
Type of Information Collection: Application for Extension of Bond
for Temporary Importation (Form 3173).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,822.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 14.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 25,509.
Estimated Time per Response: .217 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,527.
Dated: February 16, 2022.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2022-03674 Filed 2-18-22; 8:45 am]
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