The information collected from U.S. exporters (U.S. Principal Parties in Interest) or their forwarding or other agents through the Shipper's Export Declaration Program or the Automated Export System Program is used to compile the official United States government statistics on U.S. exports. The statistics along with U.S. import statistics are used to calculate the U.S. trade balance, a leading economic indicator and part of the GDP compilation. The data are also used extensively in U.S. trade policy decisions and to monitor international trade agreements.
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.