Notice2023-04418
Foreign Assembler's Declaration
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Published
March 3, 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 42 (Friday, March 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13455-13456]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04418]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0031]
Foreign Assembler's Declaration
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 May
2, 2023) to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s)
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contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0031
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#044746545b545645446766742a606c772a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c68584969996948786a5a4b6e8a2aeb5e8a1a9b0">[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#430001131c131102032021336d272b306d242c35"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6b28293b343b392a2b08091b450f0318450c041d">[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: Foreign Assembler's Declaration.
OMB Number: 1651-0031.
Form Number: N/A.
Current Actions: Extension without change.
Type of Review: Extension (without change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
Abstract: In accordance with 19 CFR 10.24, a Foreign Assembler's
Declaration must be made in connection with the entry of assembled
articles under subheading 9802.00.80, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS, 19 U.S.C. 1202). This declaration includes
information such as the quantity, value and description of the imported
merchandise. The declaration is made by the person who performed the
assembly operations abroad and it includes an endorsement by the
importer. The Foreign Assembler's Declaration is used by CBP to
determine whether the operations performed are within the purview of
subheading 9802.00.80, HTSUS and therefore eligible for preferential
tariff treatment.
19 CFR 10.24(c) and (d) require that the importer/assembler
maintain records for 5 years from the date of the related entry and
that they make these records readily available to CBP for audit,
inspection, copying, and reproduction.
Instructions for complying with this regulation are posted on the
<a href="http://CBP.gov">CBP.gov</a> website at: <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/trade/trade-community/outreach-programs/trade-agreements/nafta/repairs-alterations/subchpt-9802">http://www.cbp.gov/trade/trade-community/outreach-programs/trade-agreements/nafta/repairs-alterations/subchpt-9802</a>.
This collection of information applies to the importing and trade
community who are familiar with import procedures and with the CBP
regulations.
Type of Information Collection: Foreign Assembler's Declaration
(Reporting).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,730.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 128.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 349,440.
Estimated Time per Response: 50 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 291,083.
Type of Information Collection: Foreign Assembler's Declaration
(Record Keeping).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,730.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 128.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 349,440.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 29,004.
Dated: February 28, 2023.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-04418 Filed 3-2-23; 8:45 am]
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