FORM IS NECESSARY TO DOCUMENT A
SHIPMENT OF TAXABLE TOBACCO ARTICLES BROUGHT INTO THE U.S. FROM
PUERTO RICO IN BOND. DESCRIBES THE SHIPMENT, ALLOWS FOR SHIPMENT
INTO THE U.S. TO A BONDED LICENSEE, AND PROVIDES CERTIFICATION BY
U.S. CUSTOMS THAT THE SHIPMENT WAS BROUGHT INTO THE U.S. IS USED TO
ACCOUNT FOR THE BONDED LICENSEE'S AMOUNT OF TAX LIABILITY AND
ADJUSTMENTS OF TAX TO THE PUERTO RICAN GOVERNMENT.
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.