U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville recently intercepted five shipments containing a total of approximately 2,200 counterfeit jewelry items.
The first shipment, intercepted on the night of June 19, originated from China and was destined for a residence in Pennsylvania. It contained 318 counterfeit Cartier bracelets. Just a few hours later, CBP officers seized another shipment from Hong Kong, intended for the city of Tampa, Florida. This time, the seizure included 490 necklaces, 205 pairs of earrings, and 80 rings, all bearing counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels trademarks.
On the night of June 20, officers seized three additional shipments, all containing counterfeit Cartier bracelets, totaling 800 pieces. These three shipments originated from China and were destined for a residential address in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Michigan.
As of now, a total of 2,193 jewelry items across these five shipments have been identified as counterfeit. If genuine, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for all these items could have reached over $25.32 million.
According to the CBP, “Intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement not only undermines our economy but also contributes to illicit activity and organized crime. When consumers purchase counterfeit goods, legitimate businesses are harmed, and it is not uncommon for them to be forced to reduce their workforce.”
That’s why the CBP is committed to protecting private industry and consumers by seizing such infringing shipments from the commerce stream. Over the past three years, jewelry, watches, and handbags/wallets have been the most frequently seized goods for IPR violations, with the highest total MSRP.
China and Hong Kong consistently rank among the top two sources for seized counterfeit goods. In the 2024 fiscal year, seizures originating from these two regions accounted for approximately 90% of all IPR violations.
Typically, these counterfeit products find their way into the market through underground stores or third-party e-commerce platforms, where quality control is virtually non-existent. Consumers often believe they are purchasing authentic products but later realize they have received inferior goods.
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