CBP Officers Seize $27 Million in Counterfeit Jewelry in January in One State

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CBP officers in Louisville seized $27 million in counterfeit jewelry shipments from China and Hong Kong, preventing illegal imports.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized 28 shipments of counterfeit designer jewelry throughout January, with an estimated total Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of nearly $27.5 million. The shipments, primarily from China and Hong Kong, contained fake designer watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings intended for various destinations across the United States. CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise confirmed that the items violated protected trademarks, leading to their confiscation.

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Counterfeit goods not only pose risks to consumers but also inflict financial harm on legitimate businesses, costing billions annually and depriving the economy of jobs and tax revenue. CBP officers at the Chicago Field Office, which oversees operations in Louisville, remain committed to disrupting counterfeit smuggling operations and preventing illicit profits from fueling organized crime. Jewelry, watches, and handbags have consistently been the top categories of intellectual property rights (IPR) violations, with China and Hong Kong accounting for approximately 90% of such seizures in the last fiscal year.

CBP advises consumers to protect themselves from purchasing counterfeit goods by buying directly from authorized retailers, verifying market prices, and checking return policies. Suspiciously low prices or unfamiliar websites can be red flags. The agency also provides educational resources like the E-Commerce Counterfeit Awareness Guide for Consumers to help shoppers identify and avoid fraudulent products.

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Counterfeit trade threatens the U.S. economy, business competitiveness, and even consumer safety, especially when fake products include hazardous materials or substandard components. CBP continues to enforce measures to intercept counterfeit imports and uphold intellectual property protections. The agency also reminds shoppers, particularly online consumers, to be cautious when making purchases to avoid inadvertently supporting counterfeit trade.

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