Distilled spirits, industrial alcohol,
beer and wine are taxed when imported into the United States, but
the Federal excise taxes collected on these commodities brought
into the United States from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
are largely returned to their respective governments. Exports are
generally tax free. The documents required under this information
collection ensure that the proper taxes are collected and returned
according to law.
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.