ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the performance of Russian customs authorities from 2018 to 2023 by analyzing key performance criteria. The study utilizes a deductive analysis method, allowing for a transition from the general characteristics of customs administration to specific performance indicators. The study is based on official statistics on customs procedures, federal budget revenues, and the results of law enforcement activities in foreign economic activity. The analysis identified three key criteria: the speed of customs operations and the level of digitalization of processes; the completeness and timeliness of customs payments; and the effectiveness of control and counteraction to violations of the law. The study's results demonstrate that Russian customs authorities have significantly reduced the time costs of foreign economic activity participants, consistently exceeded budget revenue targets, and improved risk management while reducing the proportion of physical cargo inspections. At the same time, new challenges associated with the development of cross-border e-commerce and changes in logistics routes are considered. The study proposes additional performance indicators: border crossing time for multimodal shipments, the level of procedure automation, the rate of violations in e-commerce, satisfaction among participants in foreign trade, and the volume of prevented economic losses. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that its findings can be used to improve customs service development strategies and enhance its role in ensuring the economic security and competitiveness of the Russian economy.