Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected counterfeit goods worth about $1.4 million
Hong Kong Customs on April 4 seized around 5 000 suspected counterfeit goods with a total estimated market value of around $1.4 million at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port.
Through risk assessment, Customs on that day intercepted an incoming lorry at the HZMB Hong Kong Port. After inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected counterfeit goods inside the cargo compartment of the lorry. A 64-year-old male driver was subsequently arrested.
Initial investigation revealed that the batch of suspected counterfeit goods would have been transhipped to overseas regions.
The investigation is ongoing, and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
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/).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected counterfeit goods worth about $1.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com
The Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Excise (Intelligence and Investigation), Mr Wong Ho-yin, witnessed by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JD.com today (April 20) at the Customs Headquarters Building to establish a closer co-operative relationship.
At the signing ceremony, Mr Chan said that JD.com has close ties with Hong Kong Customs. One of the Group's subsidiaries in logistics has been accredited as a Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator, making it a trusted partner of Hong Kong Customs. This also shows JD.com's commitment to safeguarding supply chain security. Through the signing of the MOU, both sides will establish a closer communication and collaboration mechanism, strengthen compliance promotion, and work together to prevent prohibited or controlled items from entering Hong Kong through online shopping channels, thereby providing more comprehensive protection for consumers.
The Vice President and Chief Economist of JD.com, Dr Shen Jianguang, also remarked that JD.com adheres to its core philosophy of "achieving success the right way". The Group firmly believes that only by operating legally, compliantly, and with integrity can it achieve sustainable and healthy development while creating value for society. Looking ahead, JD.com will strengthen its co-operation with Hong Kong Customs, actively co-ordinate with Customs' regulatory efforts, and work together to maintain a sound import and export order.
Hong Kong Customs will continue to adopt innovative thinking in its development, strengthen co-operation with the industry, and steadfastly uphold the mission of safeguarding the gate of Hong Kong and facilitating legitimate trade.
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs signs MOU with JD.com Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
