CBP Seeks Comments on ACE Data Elements for Bans on Russian Seafood, Diamonds
CBP is seeking feedback on the information that the agency intends to collect in ACE to enforce import bans on Russian seafood and diamonds.
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The agency is accepting public comments through Oct. 25, it said in a notice. CBP will summarize the comments and then submit them to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
CBP developed additional data elements that it plans to add to the CBP Form 3461 Entry/Immediate Delivery and ACE Cargo Release. The data elements include self-certification and certification statements and country of mining or harvesting. They also include the vessel name, vessel flag and vessel IMO number for Russian seafood or seafood products derived from Russian seafood.
The agency also provided estimates for how many responses it expects to receive on these new data elements and how long in total hours it would take to input the data.
CBP is asking for comments on (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 Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in December issued a determination defining how President Joe Biden’s executive order relates to Russian seafood. CBP was authorized to collect data elements that show that the importation of salmon, cod, pollock or crab produced within the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation was being prevented. OFAC issued a similar determination on Russian diamonds and diamond jewelry that took effect in March.