Customs officer

Customs officer, as distinguished from a clerk or employee, refers to a person whose duty, not being clerical or manual in nature, involves the exercise of discretion in performing the function of the Bureau of Customs. It may also refer to an employee authorized to perform a specific function of the Bureau of Customs as provided in R.A. No. 10863. (Sec. 101(p), R.A. No. 10863)