In some way, China is famous for counterfeit products, which are produced by unscrupulous merchants who intend to make high profits. But in fact, they are against the law.
Do you know what kinds of counterfeit products can be easily investigated by Customs? Now, let’s see!
No.1
Luxury Category
Investigation frequency: ★★★★★
Investigation cases
①-② 24 Counterfeit watches including Rolex and Alba carried by an Indonesian traveller
③-④ 10 counterfeit watches including Cartier, Patek Philippe, Panerai and Bvlgari.
⑤ 73 counterfeit Louis Vuitton purses.
⑥ 10 counterfeit purses and bags including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry and Versace.
No.2
Garments & Shoes
Investigation frequency: ★★★★★
Investigation cases
① 47 counterfeit sport suits including Adidas, Nike and Under Armour.
② 8 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes.
③ 28 counterfeit jeans including Hollister and Signature Collection.
④ 720 counterfeit underwear of Calvin Klein.
No.3
Phone & Electronic Accessories
Investigation frequency: ★★★
Investigation cases
① 10 counterfeit “iPhone” carried by a mainland visitor.
②-③-④ Numerous counterfeit electronic products including headsets, mobile chargers of Apple and Samsung.
No.4
Lamps
Investigation frequency: ★★
Investigation cases
①-② 200 counterfeit Philips modulator tubes and 144 relays.
See? All are FAKE!!!
Worse still, there are also
counterfeit invoice & Customs certificates!
But the truth is,
They are illegal!
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Infringing upon Intellectual Property
In accordance with Regulation on the Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Right, Customs have right to confiscate commodities which infringe upon Intellectual Property Right or carrying articles which exceed the reasonable quantity for personal use.
According to the law, confiscated goods will be disposed in the following 4 ways:
If the goods can be used for public welfare, Customs will give them to Institution of Public Character.
Goods can be transferred to Intellectual Property rights holders with compensation.
If the goods cannot be used for welfare purpose or be acquired, Customs have right to auction the items after removing counterfeit trademarks on the packages.
Specifically, imported counterfeit products are prohibited to be sold in Chinese market even though their counterfeit trademarks have been removed.
If the products cannot be auctioned either, Customs will destroy them all.
Therefore, no matter you are a businessman who engages trading activities in China or merely a visitor, please adhere strictly to the Customs rules, and get rid of smuggling work. Otherwise, you will face with huge loss and sever punishment!
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