Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected counterfeit goods worth about $4.8 million (with photo)
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Based on risk assessment, Customs examined two inbound air cargo consignments from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, declared as clothes and footwear, at the Customs Cargo Examination Compound at HKIA. Upon inspection, Customs officers found about 7 800 suspected counterfeit goods therein, including footwear, bags, clothing and accessories.
An initial investigation revealed that the batch of suspected counterfeit goods would have been transshipped to overseas regions.
Customs will continue to take stringent enforcement action against counterfeit goods and smuggling activities through risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
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 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Ends/Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:54
Issued at HKT 11:54
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