THIS DOCUMENT ALLOWS BUSINESS FIRMS TO
APPLY FOR ADMISSION OF GOODS TO A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE, AND FOR
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE GRANTEES AND U.S. CUSTOMS TO AUTHORIZE ADMISSION
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF IMPORT DUTIES AND TAXES. ALSO ALLOWS FIRMS TO
APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE AN APPROPRIATE ZONE STATUS. THIS IS A
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT PURSUANT TO 19 CFR 162.1C WITH A
RETENTION PERIOD OF 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY OF THE
MERCHANDISE.
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.