Notice2023-08883
Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent
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Published
April 27, 2023
Issuing agencies
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 88, Number 81 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 25670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08883]
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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: 30-Day notice and request for comments; extension 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 May
30, 2023) to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s)
contained in this notice should be sent within 30 days of publication
of this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day
Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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#d89b9a8887888a9998bbbaa8f6bcb0abf6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="07444557585755464764657729636f7429606871">[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 proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal Register (88 FR 9889) on February
15, 2023, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for
an additional 30 days for public comments. 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 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: April 24, 2023.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-08883 Filed 4-26-23; 8:45 am]
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