State control and supervision as the main function of customs authorities

The importance of the customs institution from the point of view of ensuring international and national security is revealed, the necessity of applying control and supervisory measures in the structure of ensuring customs legislation is justified. The powers of customs officers that determine the existence of the functions of control and supervision of customs officials are highlighted. The functions of the Federal Customs Service of Russia of the control and supervisory nature are considered. The article analyzes the importance of the functioning of the Federal Customs Service of Russia in terms of implementing measures of state control and supervision and ensuring law and order at the state borders of the Russian Federation.