In two nights, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, Kentucky intercepted nearly 2,200 counterfeit jewelry items valued at more than $25 million, preventing them from entering the U.S. consumer market. The five shipments, originating from China and Hong Kong, were destined for residences in Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan.
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The seizures took place on June 19 and 20. The first shipment—318 fake Cartier bracelets—was addressed to a Pennsylvania home. Later that same night, officers intercepted a shipment from Hong Kong to Tampa containing 490 counterfeit necklaces, 205 pairs of earrings, and 80 rings, all bearing unauthorized Van Cleef and Arpels trademarks. On June 20, three more packages, all from China and bound for addresses in North Carolina and Michigan, contained 800 fake Cartier bracelets.
CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise confirmed the items carried counterfeit trademarks. Had they been authentic, their combined retail value would have surpassed $25.3 million. Officials emphasized that counterfeit goods not only violate intellectual property laws but also support criminal enterprises and threaten consumer safety.
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Jewelry has consistently ranked as the top counterfeit commodity seized by CBP in recent years, followed by watches and handbags. China and Hong Kong account for about 90% of counterfeit seizures by volume, a trend that continued in Fiscal Year 2024. These knockoffs are frequently sold online and in underground markets, often deceiving consumers into purchasing substandard and potentially hazardous products.
Residents should remain cautious when shopping for branded goods from unfamiliar sources. CBP encourages the public to report suspected fraud or counterfeit trade activity through its e-Allegations Online System or by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection press release
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