Approved for two years to allow for the development and implementation of ITDS. As soon as possible but not later than two years from now, the ITDS Project Office, or its successor, will be responsible for providing more detailed responses to the existing terms of clearance, particularly with respect to expected burden reductions. If ITDS is not ready at that time, this collection will not be approved without an adequate explanation and a proposed start-up date approved by OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1999
06/30/1999
12/31/1996
30,000,000
0
30,000,000
84,000
0
84,000
0
0
0
The collection of commercial invoices is necessary for the proper assessment of Customs duties. The invoice(s) is attached to the CF-7501. The information, which is supplied by the foreign shipper, is used to ensure compliance with statues and regulations.
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.