§ 2071. Establishment of Service; Commissioner; appointment

There shall be in the Department of the Treasury a service to be known as the United States Customs Service, and a Commissioner of Customs. 1 1 See Change of Name note below. The Commissioner of Customs, 1 who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall—

• (1) be at the head of the United States Customs Service;
• (2) carry out the duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury; and
• (3) report to the Secretary of the Treasury through such other officials as may be designated by the Secretary.