THIS FORM IS NEEDED TO PERMIT TOBACCO
PRODUCTS, CIGARETTE PAPERS, AND TUBES INTO THE U.S. WITHOUT PAYMENT
OF TAX. THE FORM DESCRIBES THE SHIPMENT OF ARTICLES TO BE RELEASED
FOR DETERMINING TAX LIABILITY AND THE RELEASE BY A U.S. CUSTOMS
AGENT. THIS FORM ALSO ESTABLISHES AN ACCOUNTING BASIS OF
NON-TAXPAID ARTICLES ON THE PERMITTEE'S PREMISES.
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.