Olga Kovalenko

The reform in the sphere of customs control recently initiated by the government of Ukraine has already brought the results: a new Customs Service of Ukraine has been created (previously, the customs were subordinated to the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine), and performing since December 8, 2019.  According to the Statute of the State Customs Service of Ukraine No.227, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of March 6, 2019, the Service’s aim is to preserve the due balance between the customs control and lawful trade, and prevent violation of IP rights.