At the NY border, fake Tiffany jewelry valued at about $30K was found. CBP agents are once again cracking down on fake imports!#ChamplainNY #NewYork #Crime #News
Champlain, New YorkRecently, several shipments of fake Tiffany & Co. jewelry were discovered by customs officials in New York. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the products would have been valued at around $30,000 if they had been genuine. CBP’s continuous efforts to prevent the introduction of counterfeit goods into the US included this discovery.
Seizures Spanning December to January
Between December 2024 and January 6, 2025, CBP personnel at the Champlain Port of Entry Cargo Facility discovered a number of questionable cargo. Upon examination, they discovered Tiffany & Co.-branded jewelry that turned out to be fake.
Due to intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement, all of the counterfeit jewelry was seized. According to CBP, if the goods were authentic, their total retail value would have been $29,989.
Protecting Businesses and Consumers
Steve Bronson, the director of Champlain Port, commended the officers’ efforts in the seizure.
According to Bronson, CBP is still essential in defending companies and consumers from the entry of fake goods.
I’m proud of the excellent work that our officers and import specialists do in locating these infractions and focusing on these shipments.
Public Encouraged to Report Counterfeit Imports
Imported goods that breach intellectual property or trademark laws may be detained, seized, or destroyed by CBP agents. With this power, they can stop fake goods from reaching American markets, protecting both customers and respectable companies.
Anyone with information regarding the illicit importation of counterfeit goods is encouraged to use CBP’s online E-Allegation system to report the matter. The public can help combat the entry of counterfeit goods into the nation by using this reporting tool.
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