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Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers
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 Bud...
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:
CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers.
OMB Number:
1651-0034.
Form Number:
3124 + 3124E.
Current Actions:
Extension.
Type of Review:
Extension.
Affected Public:
Individuals.
Abstract:
The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, “Application for Customs Broker License Exam” via the eCBP portal, or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, “Application for Customs Broker License.” The procedures to request a local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30 which may be submitted electronically via the eCBP portal or through the licensing port. This information collected from customs brokers is provided for by 19 U.S.C. 1641. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found at
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/.
Further information about the customs broker exam and how to apply for it may be found at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers
and
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ecbp.
Type of Information Collection:
Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124E).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,600.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent:
1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses:
2,600.
Estimated Time per Response:
1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
2,600.
Type of Information Collection:
Application for Broker License (Form 3124).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
750.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent:
1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses:
750.
Estimated Time per Response:
1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
750.
Type of Information Collection:
Triennial Report.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,830.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent:
1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses:
4,830.
Estimated Time per Response:
30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
2,415.
Type of Information Collection:
National Broker's Permit Application.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
120.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent:
1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses:
120.
Estimated Time per Response:
1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
120.
Dated: July 25, 2025.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.