THE OBJECTIVE NECESSITY OF APPLYING CUSTOMS TARIFFS IN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROCESSES

Abstract

Globalization and the expansion of international economic relations are increasing the participation of countries in various integration structures. This, in turn, necessitates a reassessment of the content and functions of customs tariffs as an important instrument for regulating foreign trade. While customs tariffs were previously used mainly as a protectionist instrument, under conditions of economic integration their forms, functions, and scope of influence are undergoing significant changes.