Airlines may withdraw tax exempt
distilled spirits, wine, and beer from Customs custody for foreign
flights. Required record shows amount of spirits and wine withdrawn
and flight identification; also has Customs certification; enables
TTB to verify that tax is not due; allows spirits and wines to be
traced and maintains accountability. Protects tax revenue. The
collection of information is contained in 27 CFR 253.280 and
252.281.
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.