### Question
How is the "customs officer" defined?


### Answer
The term **customs officer** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 267* as follows -

> an individual performing those functions specified by regulation by the Secretary of the Treasury for a customs inspector or canine enforcement officer

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 267*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION > Administrative Provisions > part 2-report, entry, and unlading of vessels and vehicles**

