FORM IS NECESSARY FOR BRINGING IN
TOBACCO ARTICLES INTO THE U.S. FROM PUERTO RICO BY THE PERSON WHO
PREPAID INTERNAL REVENUE TAX ON SUCH ARTICLES. THE FORM DESCRIBES
THE TAXPAYER, PERSON TO WHOM BEING SHIPPED, DATE AND SERIOAL NUMBER
OF FORM FOR PREPAYMENT AND THE TAXABLE ARTICLES BEING SHIPPED. AN
ATF OFFICER IN PUERTO RICO CERTIFIES THE TAXPAYMENT CERTIFICATE
WHICH IS PRESENTED BY THE SHIPPER TO A CUSTOMS OFFICER.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.