SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

On August 6, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11052 (91 FR 51975), “Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and Its Derivatives into the United States,” finding that imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives threatened to impair the national security of the United States. Based on ( printed page 70047) that finding, the President imposed minimum import prices (MIP) and tariffs on imports of Polysilicon Products pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (Section 232).

Consistent with Proclamation 11052, Commerce established an import qualification process for all existing importers of record (IOR) of these polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. Commerce is requiring IORs seeking to apply for waivers of the Polysilicon Product import qualification criteria to submit details on the usages of Polysilicon Products, estimates of the anticipated type and volume of imports into the United States, and other information required to substantiate the applications for relief. This information is submitted via email to Commerce and the material is reviewed by Commerce before receiving a final determination by the Secretary.

II. Method of Collection

Electronic

III. Data

OMB Control Number: 0694-0149.

Type of Information Collection: Regular submission.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 165.

Average Responses per Year: 1.

Average Number of Responses: 165.

Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 330 hours.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

Legal Authority: Presidential Proclamation 11052 (91 FR 51975), Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and Its Derivatives into the United States.

IV. Request for Comments

We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

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