Hong Kong Customs teams up with Mainland and Macao Customs to combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipment activities (with photo)

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     Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement operation with the Mainland and Macao Customs from September 15 to 30, during which inspections of goods across the three places and destined for America, Europe, Japan and Korea were stepped up to combat cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting activities. During the operation, Hong Kong Customs detected 18 cases and seized about 45 000 suspected counterfeit goods, including watches, handbags, footwear and fragrances, with a total estimated market value of about $21 million.

     Through intelligence analyses and thorough investigations, Hong Kong Customs in the operation detected 15 related cases at a number of local express couriers and logistics companies.

     Meanwhile, Customs officers detected three cases at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, seizing a batch of suspected counterfeit goods from three incoming lorries. Three male lorry drivers, aged between 41 and 61, were arrested. An investigation is ongoing. The three arrestees have been released on bail pending further investigation.

     Hong Kong Customs will continue to work closely with the Mainland Customs, Macao Customs and overseas law enforcement agencies to vigorously combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipping activities through intelligence exchanges and joint enforcement actions.

     Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods to which a forged trademark is applied 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 182 80 80 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Ends/Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:30

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Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement operation with the Mainland and Macao Customs from September 15 to 30, during which inspections of goods across the three places and destined for America, Europe, Japan and Korea were stepped up, to combat cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting activities. During the operation, Hong Kong Customs detected 18 cases and seized about 45 000 suspected counterfeit goods, including watches, handbags, footwear and fragrances, with a total estimated market value of about $21 million. Photo shows some of the suspected counterfeit goods seized.