The agency must
update the PRA notice on the form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
08/31/1999
99,000
0
99,000
8,247
0
8,247
0
0
0
Customs form 7523 is used by carriers
and importers as a manifest for the entry of merchandise free of
duty under certain conditions and by Customs to authorize the entry
of such merchandise. It is also used by carriers to show that the
articles being imported are to be released to the importer or
consignee.
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.