90 FR 113 pgs. 25067-25068 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Application for Allowance in Duties (Form 4315)
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 113Pages: 25067 - 25068
Pages: 25067, 25068Docket number: [OMB Control Number 1651-0007]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-10841 Filed 6-12-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[OMB Control Number 1651-0007]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Application for Allowance in Duties (Form 4315)
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
60-Day notice and request for comments.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 August 12, 2025) 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 1651-0007 in the subject line and the agency name. Please submit written comments and/or suggestions in English. Please use the following method to submit comments:
Email. Submit comments to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov.
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 CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. 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: Application for Allowance in Duties.
OMB Number: 1651-0007.
Form Number: 4315.
Current Actions: Reinstatement without a change in burden hours, information collected or method of collection.
Type of Review: Reinstatement (without change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
Abstract: CBP Form 4315, "Application for Allowance in Duties," is submitted to CBP in instances of claims of damaged or defective imported merchandise on which an allowance in duty is made in the liquidation of the entry. The information on this form is used to substantiate an importer's claim for such duty allowances. CBP Form 4315 is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1506 and provided for by 19 CFR 158.11, 158.13, and 158.23. This form is accessible at: http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CBP%20Form%204315_0.pdf
This collection of information applies to the importing and trade community who are familiar with import procedures and with the CBP regulations.
19 CFR 158.11-Merchandise completely worthless at time of importation. The allowance in duties may be made to nonperishable merchandise if found without commercial value at the time the importation by reason of damage or deterioration and complete worthless at the time of importation. For perishable merchandise an allowance in duties may be made if application filed within 96 hours after the unlading of the merchandise and before any of the shipment involved has been removed from the pier, merchandise involved shall thereafter be released upon presentation of an appropriate permit, and allowance in duty shall be made in the liquidation of the entry on such of the merchandise covered by the application as is found to be entirely without commercial value by reason of damage or deterioration.
19 CFR 158.13-Allowance for moisture and impurities.
An application for allowance in duties under is made by the importer on Customs Form 4315, or its electronic equivalent for all detectable moisture and impurities present in or upon imported petroleum or petroleum products. For other products other than petroleum or petroleum products for excessive moisture or other impurities, an application for an allowance in duties shall be made by the importer on Customs Form 4315, or its electronic equivalent. If the port director is satisfied after any necessary investigation that the merchandise contains moisture or impurities, the Center director will make allowance for the amount thereof in the liquidation of the entry.
19 CFR 158.23-Filing of application and evidence by importer. Within 30 days from the date of his discovery of loss, theft, injury, or destruction, the importer shall file an application on Customs Form 4315, or its electronic equivalent and within 90 days from the date of discovery shall file any evidence required by §?158.26 or §?158.27.
Type of Information Collection: Form 4315.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
[top] Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 12,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 8 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,600.
Dated: June 10, 2025.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2025-10841 Filed 6-12-25; 8:45 am]
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