The State Customs Service of Ukraine clears goods crossing the border and detects smuggling. In April 2026 the Cabinet of Ministers appointed Orest Mandzii as its head. Since August 2024 a new automated customs clearance system has been working at all border checkpoints. In 2025 the government approved a new procedure for certifying customs officers, and in May 2026 the service began checking all its staff for professionalism and compliance with EU anti-corruption standards.
MykVisti covers the Southern Customs office, fines for Mykolaiv companies over illegal grain and oil exports, seized contraband and corruption cases at customs.