[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72612-72613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27768]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0023]


Request for Information

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of an 
existing collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection will be submitting the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). 
The information collection is published in the Federal Register to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than 
February 22, 2022) to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 
contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0023 
in the subject line and the agency name. Please use the following 
method to submit comments:
    Email. Submit comments to: [email protected].
    Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, CBP has temporarily suspended 
its ability to receive public comments by mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA 
information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact 
Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 
20229-1177, telephone number 202-325-0056, or via email

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[email protected]. Please note that the contact information provided 
here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking 
information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National 
Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP 
website at https://www.cbp.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing 
information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies should address one or more of the following four 
points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of 
responses. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and 
included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record.

Overview of This Information Collection

    Title: Request for Information.
    OMB Number: 1651-0023.
    Form Number: CBP Form 28.
    Current Actions: Extension with a decrease in burden previously 
reported.
    Type of Review: Extension (with change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is authorized to 
collect the information requested on this form pursuant to 19 CFR 
151.11, 19 CFR 142.3, and 19 CFR 181.72.
    Under 19 U.S.C. 1500, and 1401a, Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) is responsible for appraising merchandise by ascertaining or 
estimating its value; fixing the final classification of such 
merchandise under the tariff schedule; and fixing a rate of duty and 
final amount of duty to be paid on such merchandise. On occasions when 
the invoice or other documentation does not provide sufficient 
information for appraisement or classification, including for import 
compliance with trade agreements, preference treatment, or special 
provisions, CBP may request additional information using CBP Form 28, 
Request for Information. This form is sent by CBP personnel to 
importers, exporters, producers, or their agents, as applicable, 
requesting additional information. Additional authority to collect this 
information provided under 19 U.S.C. 1509. CBP Form 28 is provided for 
by 19 CFR 151.11.
    Type of Information Collection: Request for Information (CBP Form 
28).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,415.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 13,415.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 26,830.

    Dated: December 17, 2021.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2021-27768 Filed 12-21-21; 8:45 am]
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