Relationship of private and public interests in the activities of a customs representative

The article discusses the problematic issue of the relationship between private and public interests in the interaction of a customs representative with customs authorities and participants in foreign trade. As a result of the study, a conclusion is drawn that the necessary balance between such interests can be achieved due to the weakening of state control by the customs authorities and the imposition of the function of maintaining the registers of customs representatives on self-regulatory organizations.