Notice2023-03206
Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent
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Published
February 15, 2023
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 88, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9889-9890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03206]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0093]
Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is
Made by an Agent
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension without
change of an existing collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) 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 17, 2023) 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 1651-0093
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#93d0d1c3ccc3c1d2d3f0f1e3bdf7fbe0bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="084b4a5857585a49486b6a78266c607b266f677e">[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#0c4f4e5c535c5e4d4c6f6e7c2268647f226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1e2e3f1fef1f3e0e1c2c3d18fc5c9d28fc6ced7">[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> gov/.
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: Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry
is made by an Agent.
OMB Number: 1651-0093.
Form Number: CBP Form 3347, 3347A.
Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this
information collection with no change to the estimated burden hours or
to the information collected.
Type of Review: Extension (without change).
Affected Public: Businesses and Individuals.
Abstract: CBP Form 3347, Declaration of Owner, is a declaration
from the owner of imported merchandise stating that he/she agrees to
pay additional and increased duties, therefore releasing the importer
of record from paying such duties. This form must be filed within 90
days after the date of entry. CBP Form 3347 is provided for by 19 CFR
24.11 and 141.20.
When entry is made in a consignee's name by an agent who has
knowledge
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of the facts and who is authorized under a proper power of attorney by
that consignee, a declaration from the consignee on CBP Form 3347A,
Declaration of Consignee When Entry is Made by an Agent, shall be filed
with the entry documentation or entry summary. If this declaration is
filed, then no bond to produce a declaration of the consignee is
required. CBP Form 3347A is provided for by 19 CFR 141.19(b)(2).
CBP Forms 3347 and 3347A are authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1485(d) and
are accessible at <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms">http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms</a>.
Type of Information Collection: Declaration of Owner (Form 3347).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 900.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 6.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 5,400.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 540.
Type of Information Collection: Declaration of Importer Form
(3347A).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 6.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 300.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30.
Dated: February 10, 2023.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-03206 Filed 2-14-23; 8:45 am]
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