Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Inspection and Permit (CBP Form 7512, 7512A)

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 (89 FR 65640) on August 12, 2024, 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: Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit.

OMB Number: 1651-0003.

Form Number: 7512, 7512A.

Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with an increase to the estimated annual burden hours. No change to the information collected or method of collection.

Type of Review: Extension (with change).

Affected Public: Businesses.

Abstract: Title 19 U.S.C. 1552-1554 authorizes the movement of imported merchandise from the port of importation to another Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port prior to release of the merchandise from CBP custody. Forms 7512, “Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit,” and 7512A, “Continuation Sheet,” allow CBP to exercise control over merchandise moving in-bond (merchandise that has not entered the commerce of the United States). Forms 7512 and 7512A are filed by importers, brokers, or carriers, and they collect information such as the names of the importer and consignee, a description of the imported merchandise, and the ports of lading and unlading. Use of these forms is provided for by various provisions in 19 CFR to include 19 CFR 10.60, 19 CFR 10.61, 19 CFR 123.41, 19 CFR 123.42, 19 CFR 122.92, and 19 CFR part 18. These forms are accessible at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/.

Type of Information Collection: Forms 7512 and 7512A.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,200.

Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 871.

Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 5,400,200.

Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 900,033.

[FR Doc. 2024-25500 Filed 10-31-24; 8:45 am]

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