Comparative Analysis of Customs Control’s Forms in Russia and China

Russia and China are the most important partners in foreign trade. International cooperation, including customs interaction, is becoming more active every year, there is a tendency towards more intensive cooperation. It is the imperfection of customs contacts that is one of the main problems in accelerating trade between the countries. Customs control is a necessary element in protecting economic security in both Russia and China. Customs control measures make it possible to prevent and identify violations in the customs sphere, thereby protecting the country's economy from their negative impact. For effective cooperation, it is necessary to understand the key differences and similarities in the forms of customs control in order to determine subsequent changes in order to reduce violations of customs legislation and expand trade relations between Russia and China. Today, the most important direction in the development of customs control is its digitalization, which not only simplifies the process of its implementation, but can also contribute to an increase in the volume of foreign trade, including between Russia and China, by creating a more comfortable environment for participants in foreign economic activity. Further cooperation between the countries depends on the efficiency and simplicity of customs control. The article examines the customs control system of Russia and China, conducts a comparative analysis of the forms and highlights the similarities and differences of customs control, considers its effectiveness based on statistical data, the importance of digitalization of customs control.