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Background
Overview
Understanding customs enforcement is vital for internal security, economic governance, and combating financial crimes and environmental exploitation.
Customs administration involves the enforcement of customs laws and regulations by government agencies to control the flow of goods across national borders, collect duties, and prevent illicit trade. Illicit trade, including smuggling and mis-declaration, poses significant challenges to national security, economic stability, and environmental protection by circumventing legal frameworks and generating black money.