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A. Justification
Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information.
The provisions of the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) were adopted by the U.S. with the enactment of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (PL.106-200). The objective of the CBTPA is to expand trade benefits to countries in the Caribbean Basin. For preferential duty treatment under CBTPA, importers are required to have a CBTPA Certificate of Origin (CBP Form 450) in their possession at the time of the claim, and to provide it to CBP upon request. CBP Form 450 collects data such as contact information for the exporter, importer, and producer, as well as information about the goods being claimed.
This collection of information is provided for by 19 CFR 10.224. CBP Form 450 is accessible at: http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_450.pdf
This collection of information applies to the importing and trade community who are familiar with import procedures and with CBP regulations.
2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.
For preferential treatment under the CBTPA, importers are required to have a CBTPA Certificate of Origin (Form 450) in their possession at the time of the claim, and to provide it to CBP upon request. CBP uses this information to determine if an importer is entitled to preferential duty treatment under the provisions of the CBTPA.
3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.
In 2012, CBP collected only 13 CBTPA certificates, so it would not be cost effective to automate the collection of this information. Respondents may submit this certificate by scanning it and emailing it to the CBP port where the entry was filed, or they may mail it or fax it.
4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.
This information is not duplicated in any other place or any other form.
5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities, describe any methods used to minimize burden.
This information collection does not have an impact on small businesses or other small entities.
6. Describe consequences to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently.
If this information was not collected, CBP would not be able to verify that imported goods are eligible for duty-free or reduced-duty treatment under the Act.
Explain any special circumstances.
This information is collected in a manner consistent with the guidelines of 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).
8. If applicable, provide a copy and identify the date and page number of publication in the Federal Register of the agency's notice, required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on the information collection prior to submission to OMB. Summarize public comments received in response to that notice and describe actions taken by the agency in response to these comments. Specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden.
Public comments were solicited through two Federal Register notices published on April 18, 2013 (Volume 78, Page 23280) on which no comments were received, and on June 25, 2013 (Volume 78, Page 38068) on which no comments have been received.
9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.
There is no offer of a monetary or material value for this information collection.
10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.
A PIA for the Automated Commercial System (ACS) dated December 2, 2008, and a SORN for ACS, dated December 19, 2008 (Vol. 73, Page 77759) will be included in this ICR. There are no assurances of confidentiality provided to the respondents of this information collection.
11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.
There are no questions of a sensitive nature.
12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of information.
INFORMATION COLLECTION |
NO. OF RESPONDENTS |
NO. OF RESPONSES PER RESPONDENT |
TOTAL RESPONSES |
TIME PER RESPONSE |
TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS |
CBTPA Certificate of Origin (Form 450)
|
15 |
286.13 |
4,292* |
15 minutes (0.25 hours) |
1,073 |
*In 2012, the trade community prepared 4,292 certificates; however, CBP collected only 13 of these certificates.
Public Cost
The estimated cost to the public is $21,460. This is based on the estimated burden hours (1,073) multiplied by (x) the estimated hourly rate of respondents ($20.00) = $21,460.
13. Provide an estimate of the total annual cost burden to respondents or record keepers resulting from the collection of information.
There are no record keeping, capital, start-up, or maintenance costs associated with this information collection.
14. Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal Government. Also provide a description of the method used to estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours, operational expenses (such as equipment overhead, printing, and support staff), and any other expense that would not have been incurred without this collection of information.
The estimated annual cost to the Federal Government associated with the review of these records is $137. This is based on the number of responses (13) that must be reviewed (x) the time to review and process each response (0.25 hours) = 3.25 hours (x) the average hourly rate ($42.00) = $137.
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported in Items 12 or 13.
The burden hours were decreased from 1,201 to 1,073 for this collection of information because CBP obtained an updated estimate of the number of claims under this Program. There is no change to the information collected.
16. For collection of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation, and publication.
This information collection will not be published for statistical purposes.
17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date, explain the reasons that displaying the expiration date would be inappropriate.
CBP will display the expiration date for OMB approval of this information collection.
18. “Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions.”
CBP does not request an exception to the certification of this information collection.
No statistical methods were employed.
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | Supporting Statement |
| Author | BBEBTV9 |
| Last Modified By | Authorized User |
| File Modified | 2013-08-14 |
| File Created | 2013-06-19 |