Mytnytsia

Mytnytsia (Ukrainian: Митниця)

Mytnytsia is the Ukrainian word for customs or customs service. It refers to the government agency responsible for regulating and controlling the flow of goods into and out of Ukraine, including the assessment and collection of customs duties and taxes, as well as the enforcement of import and export regulations. The State Customs Service of Ukraine (Державна митна служба України) is the specific governmental body that performs these functions. Mytnytsia plays a crucial role in Ukraine's international trade, national security, and revenue collection. Its activities encompass border control, prevention of smuggling, trade facilitation, and collection of statistical data on international trade flows. The term is used in everyday language to refer to customs checkpoints, customs officers, and the overall customs administration within Ukraine.