Customs Agent

A customs agent is a law enforcement office working on behalf of the government to carry out inspections on goods and people moving in and out of a country.

Depending on the country and region, the customs agent performs some of the following task:

• protects the borders against smuggling
• collects tariff and duties on imported goods
• protects intellectual property rights
• protects the interests of local market
• protects the interests of local consumers
• acts to fulfil international obligations