Customs litigation frequently referred to by various authors as customs criminal law or customs criminal law today constitutes a fundamental element of customs sector activities. It is effectively implemented to supervise regulate and provide sanctions against international trade operators who adopt a recalcitrant attitude. Furthermore customs administrations must be aware that they may be held liable for the behavior of their officers during inspection operations.Nevertheless when a customs dispute arises two resolution methods are available: either through a settlement aimed at resolving the dispute quickly and efficiently or before the competent courts when the situation requires it.