Customs cracks down on 3.2 million yuan of counterfeit goods exported to the U.S.

In July, the Hong Kong Customs took a targeted and special action to crack down on cross-border counterfeit goods destined for the United States and seized a total of about 60,000 suspected counterfeit goods with an estimated market value of about 3.2 million yuan.

During the one-month targeted law enforcement operations, the maritime authorities have particularly strengthened spot checks on suspicious air cargo destined for the United States.

During the operation, the customs seized a total of about 60,000 suspected counterfeit goods, including mobile phones and accessories, watches, handbags, shoes and clothes.

The Hong Kong Customs will continue to work closely with overseas law enforcement agencies to combat cross-border counterfeit goods activities through intelligence exchanges and joint law enforcement operations.

According to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, anyone who imports or exports counterfeit goods is illegal. Once convicted, he can be fined up to 500,000 yuan and imprisoned for 5 years.

The public can call the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182, or report suspected counterfeiting activities through the dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

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