Airlines Withdrawing Stock
from Customs Custody (TTB REC 5620/2)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/25/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
25
25
2,500
2,500
0
0
In general, under chapter 51 of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC), distilled spirits and wine produced in
or imported into the United States are subject to Federal excise
tax, but those taxes are subject to drawback (refund) when such
products are subsequently exported from the United States, which,
under 26 U.S.C. 5214 and 5362 includes the lading of such products
as supplies on aircraft engaged in foreign flights. Also, under 19
U.S.C. 1309, those products may be withdrawn from customs custody
without payment of tax for use as supplies on such aircraft.
Additionally, those statutes authorize the Secretary of the
Treasury to issue regulations regarding such withdrawals. Under its
delegated authorities, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
(TTB) alcohol export regulations in 27 CFR part 28 require airlines
to keep certain records to account for distilled spirits and wine
withdrawn from their stocks held in customs custody at airports for
use as supplies on aircraft engaged in foreign flights. Accounting
for such withdrawals, whether made subject to drawback or without
payment of tax, is necessary to protect the revenue as the
collected information allows TTB to verify export drawback claims
and detect diversion of untaxed distilled spirits and wine into the
domestic market.
Michael Hoover 202 453-2135 ext.
135 michael.hoover@ttb.gov
No
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.