Hong Kong Customs teams up with Mainland and Macao Customs to combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipping activities (with photos)
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The three Customs administrations stepped up inspections of goods across the three places and destined for North American countries during the operation to effectively curb cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipping activities. The suspected counterfeit goods seized by Hong Kong Customs included leather products, clothes, footwear, mobile phones and accessories.
Hong Kong Customs will continue to work closely with Mainland Customs, Macao Customs and overseas law enforcement agencies to combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipping activities vigorously through intelligence exchanges and joint enforcement actions.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods with any forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:25
Issued at HKT 19:25
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