Under provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. 5382(a)(3), importers of natural wine
(except for natural wine produced and imported subject to certain
international agreements or treaties) must certify compliance with
proper cellar treatment standards. TTB therefore requires importers
of natural wine to supply this certification in order to comply
with that statutory requirement.
US Code:
26 USC 5382(a)(3) Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
US Code: 27
USC 205 Name of Law: Federal Alcohol Administration Act
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.