Counterfeit jewellery seized at US border
Around USD 30,000 worth of counterfeit Tiffany & Co jewellery was seized at the Champlain port of entry by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) teams recently. From late last year until the beginning of this week, officers examined shipments of what appeared to be high-end Tiffany products entering through Champlain.
Upon further inspection they turned out to be counterfeit, violating intellectual property rights. Had they been genuine, the shipments’ estimated worth according to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price would have been USD 29,989.
CBP is taking steps to combat counterfeit imports with its anonymous ‘e-allegation’ reporting tool for suspected violations of trade laws. US citizens are additionally encouraged to stay informed on the dangers of fake goods by using the page The Truth Behind Counterfeits. (mk)