19 U.S.C. § 2071 : US Code - Section 2071: Establishment of Service; Commissioner; appointment

Search 19 U.S.C. § 2071 : US Code - Section 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. The Commissioner of Customs, 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.