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Another day, another seizure of fake goods from China. This time it was counterfeit designer jewelry worth $9,222,800 (had the items been legitimate) purporting to be part of the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra line.
According to the US Customs and Border Control (CBP), it intercepted 1708 pieces in one shipment from China heading to an address in El Paso, Texas. CBP worked with VCA to confirm that the rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in this parcel were not authentic, and the items were seized. Upon entry to the United States, the declared value of the package was $15,480, and an investigation is ongoing.
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CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha warns about the danger and impact of counterfeit goods:
“CBP officers inspect arriving international parcels for a variety of reasons to include protecting American consumers from potential safety violations and rooting out counterfeit goods that may be supporting an underground economy that thrives on deception and exploitation. Buying counterfeit luxury jewelry may seem like a bargain, but it may also be fueling criminal enterprises involved in money laundering, forced labor, and even organized crime. Counterfeit goods are generally poor-quality products that cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars a year while robbing our country of jobs and tax revenues.”
What are your thoughts on purchasing knockoffs?
- Maura Carlin posted 2 weeks ago
- last edited 2 weeks ago
