Current issues of reforming the customs authorities of the Russian Federation in the context of Eurasian interstate integration

the article examines the processes of reforming the customs authorities of the Russian Federation in the context of the introduction of modern customs control technologies and the transition to a service administration model. The directions and prospects of reforming the customs authorities of the EAEU countries through the prism of the processes of Eurasian interstate integration are proposed. The authors analyze the current challenges associated with the strengthening of integration processes within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and consider the need to adapt customs services to new conditions. Special attention is paid to the analysis of strategic documents aimed at changing customs regulations. Attention is focused on the special strategic nature of the development of interstate integration processes in the post-Soviet space for the Russian Federation in terms of ensuring economic priorities, mutually beneficial foreign economic activity, and the public and private interests of the Russian state, society, citizens, and legal entities. The study examines the reasons that influenced the change in the structure of customs authorities, analyzes the organization of the work of the customs authorities of the Russian Federation in the context of building an integration model of customs administration within the EAEU. Special attention is paid to the issues of digitalization of customs procedures, harmonization of legislation, improvement of control efficiency and simplification of trade operations. Recommendations are offered on optimizing the work of customs authorities to strengthen economic security and promote international trade in the region.

customs authority, participant in foreign economic activity, reformation, service model of administration, Eurasian interstate integration