CUSTOMS FORM 247

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Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
127104	CUSTOMS FORM 247 Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1515-0085	ICR Reference No: 198605-1515-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198305-1515-001
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/CUSTOMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: CUSTOMS FORM 247
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/30/1986
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/20/1986
Terms of Clearance: Approved subject to the submission no later than July 31, 1986 of the following information: 1) item one of the justification will revised to explain each circumstance under which the information collection is used, 2) item 13 of the justification will be revised to show the response burden associated with each use described in item one, 3) an example will be submitted of a cover letter which is used by import specialists when mailing Form 247 to importers, 4) a summary will be submitted of the auditor's explanation of the purpose of Form 247 when the form is provided in personal interviews with importers, and 5) an Inventory Correction Worksheet will be submitted with a new title whic descriptive of the purpose of Form 247, and 6) a revised copy of Form 247 will be submitted for the OMB docket file. In addition, the Paperwork Act statement will be moved to the first page of Form 247 an item 24 of SF 83 will be changed to "voluntary."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/1989	06/30/1989	07/31/1986
Responses	60	0	60
Time Burden (Hours)	3,570	0	10,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE DOCUMENT IS USED BY IMPORTERS TO FURNISH COST INFORMATION TO CUSTOMS WHICH IS USED IN THE VALUATION OF IMPORTED MERCHANDISE. IT IS A GUIDE FOR THE IMPORTER TO FOLLOW IN COMPILING THE COST ELEMENTS SUPPORTING THE ENTERED VALUES REPORTED TO CUSTOMS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
CUSTOMS FORM 247	CF 247

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	60	60	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,570	10,800	0	-7,230	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/20/1986

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