CBP Form 7501 is used by CBP as a
record of the import transaction, to collect proper duty, taxes,
certifications and enforcement endorsements, and to provide copies
to Census for statistical purposes. CBP has increased in the burden
hours as a result of the provisions of the Softwood Lumber Act of
2008, Title VIII of the Tariff Act of 1930 which requires CBP to
collect additional information on its Entry Summary form with
regard to softwood lumber.
US Code:
19
USC 804a Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by the
Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
US Code: 19 USC 804a Name of Law: Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended by the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
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.