Hong Kong Customs seize counterfeit US-bound goods
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Hong Kong Customs has seized some 10,000 counterfeit products destined for the US in a targeted operation to combat cross-boundary counterfeiting activities.
The goods had an estimated street value of about HKD1.1 million (US$141,000), were seized, including medicines, mobile phones, handbags, shoes and clothing.
The seizures resulted from a sharing of intelligence with US regulatory authorities, something Hong Kong Customs says it expects to continue as it targets cross-boundary counterfeiting activities to a variety of other countries.
Under Hong Kong’s Trade Descriptions Ordinance, anyone who imports or exports goods with a forged trademark commits an offense. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of HKD500,000 ($64,400) and imprisonment for five years.
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Q.What types of counterfeit items were seized by Hong Kong Customs?
What types of counterfeit items were seized by Hong Kong Customs?
The seized goods included various counterfeit products such as medicines, mobile phones, handbags, shoes, and clothing. These items were reportedly destined for the US market.
Q.What is the estimated street value of the counterfeit goods seized?
What is the estimated street value of the counterfeit goods seized?
The estimated street value of the approximately 10,000 counterfeit products seized was HKD1.1 million. This figure is equivalent to around US$141,000.
Q.What is the maximum penalty for importing or exporting goods with a forged trademark in Hong Kong?
What is the maximum penalty for importing or exporting goods with a forged trademark in Hong Kong?
The maximum penalty for this offence under Hong Kong's Trade Descriptions Ordinance is a fine of HKD500,000, which is about $64,400. Also, offenders could face imprisonment for up to five years.
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