Notice2025-14308

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers

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Published
July 29, 2025

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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 90, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35705-35706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14308]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[OMB Control Number 1651-0034]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; CBP 
Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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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 
September 29, 2025) 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 1651-0034 
in the subject line and the agency name. Please submit written comments 
and/or suggestions in English. Please use the following method to 
submit comments:
    Email. Submit comments to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f3b0b1a3aca3a1b2b3909183dd979b80dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="246766747b747665644746540a404c570a434b52">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

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#6a29283a353a382b2a09081a440e0219440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3e0e1f3fcf3f1e2e3c0c1d38dc7cbd08dc4ccd5">[email&#160;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: CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers.
    OMB Number: 1651-0034.
    Form Number: 3124 + 3124E.
    Current Actions: Extension.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Abstract: The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs 
brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete 
the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, ``Application for Customs 
Broker License Exam'' via the eCBP portal, or to apply for a broker 
license, CBP Form 3124, ``Application for Customs Broker License.'' The 
procedures to request a local or national broker permit can be found in 
19 CFR 111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30 
which may be submitted electronically via the eCBP portal or through 
the licensing port. This information collected from customs brokers is 
provided for by 19 U.S.C. 1641. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found 
at <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/">http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/</a>. Further information about 
the customs broker exam and how to apply for it may be found at <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers">https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers</a> and <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ecbp">https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ecbp</a>.
    Type of Information Collection: Application for Broker License Exam 
(Form 3124E).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,600.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,600.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,600.
    Type of Information Collection: Application for Broker License 
(Form 3124).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750.
    Type of Information Collection: Triennial Report.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,830.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,830.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,415.
    Type of Information Collection: National Broker's Permit 
Application.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 120.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120.

    Dated: July 25, 2025.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2025-14308 Filed 7-28-25; 8:45 am]
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