Supporting Statement
Declaration of the Ultimate Consignee that Articles were Exported
for Temporary Scientific or Educational Purposes
1651-0036
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 Declaration of the Ultimate Consignee that Articles were Exported for Temporary Scientific or Educational Purposes is used to document duty free entry under conditions when articles are temporarily exported solely for scientific or educational purposes. This declaration is provided for under 19 U.S.C. 1202, HTSUS Subheading 9801.00.40, and 19 CFR 10.67(a)(3) which requires a declaration from the ultimate consignee stating that the articles were sent from the United States solely for temporary scientific or educational use and describing the specific use to which they were put while abroad. This declaration is submitted to CBP by the importer or the agent of the importer and is used by CBP to determine whether the imported articles should be free of duty.
This collection of information applies to the trade community which is familiar with import procedures and with the 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.
This declaration is used to assist CBP personnel in determining whether the imported articles should be free of duty.
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.
It would not be cost effective to automate this process because CBP collects only about 17 certificates annually and we do not expect this number to increase substantially .
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.
The consequence if this information was not collected is that it would be more difficult for importers to import items free of duty.
7. 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: a 60-day notice published on November 18, 2013 (Volume 78, Page 69101) on which no comments were received, and a 30-day notice published on January 23, 2014 (Volume 79, Page 3842) 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.
There is no PII associated with this information collection. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents.
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 |
TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS |
NO. OF RESPONDENTS |
NO. OF RESPONSES PER RESPONDENT |
TOTAL RESPONSES |
TIME PER RESPONSE |
Declaration that Articles were Exported for Temporary Scientific or Educational Purposes |
27 |
55 |
3 |
165 |
10 minutes (.166 hours) |
Note that CBP requests submission of about 10 percent of the certificates that are prepared. CBP only requests submission of the certificate if there is any question or concern about whether the goods are qualified for duty-free treatment.
Public Cost
The estimated cost to the respondents is $759. This is based on the estimated burden hours (27) multiplied (x) estimated average hourly rate ($28.10).
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 $171. This is based on the number of responses that are submitted to CBP (17) that must be reviewed (x) the time to review and process each response (.166 hours) = 3 hours (x) the average hourly rate ($56.88) = $171.
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported in Items 12 or 13.
There has been no increase or decrease in the estimated annual burden hours previously reported for this information collection. There has been no change to the information being 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.
There is no form involved with this collection so it would not be appropriate to display the expiration date.
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 | Preferred Customer |
| Last Modified By | tyrone.huff |
| File Modified | 2014-02-27 |
| File Created | 2014-02-27 |