Hong Kong Customs Honors 16 Stakeholders with Elite Enterprise Partnership Awards 2026 for Exceptional Support and Cooperation

Hong Kong Customs presents Elite Enterprise Partnership Award 2026

Hong Kong Customs today (July 15) held an award presentation ceremony of the Elite Enterprise Partnership Award 2026 at the Customs Headquarters Building, presenting awards to 16 stakeholders from the logistics, intellectual property and other industries in recognition of their co-operation and support to Customs. Established in 2022, this year marks the fifth year of the award. Among the awardees this year, two have been presented with the award for five consecutive years while 10 are first-time awardees. Hong Kong Customs expresses sincere gratitude to every elite enterprise partner.

At the ceremony, the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, said that Hong Kong Customs stands fast at its post and takes stringent enforcement actions to uphold the rule of law in Hong Kong and the overall interests of the country. On the other hand, Customs implements various trade facilitation measures, and at the same time, deepens regional co-operation and strives to ensure the safe and smooth operation of Hong Kong as an international trade and logistics hub in its capacity as the Vice-Chair for the Asia/Pacific Region of the World Customs Organization. Hong Kong Customs also actively aligns with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, adheres to the two axioms of "safety" and "development", develops smart customs procedures, promotes the application of innovation and technology, and strikes a balance between precise enforcement and trade facilitation.

The awardees this year came from various sectors, including statutory bodies, express couriers, logistics companies, shipping agencies, container terminal operators, bank and trademark representatives. The diversity of stakeholders showcases the good co-operative relationship between Customs and different enterprises. The department will continue to uphold the mission of safeguarding Hong Kong and facilitating legitimate trade, and collaborate with partners of different industries.

Hong Kong Customs today (July 15) held an award presentation ceremony of the Elite Enterprise Partnership Award 2026 at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (front row, centre), other attending Hong Kong Customs officers and representatives of awardees. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs today (July 15) held an award presentation ceremony of the Elite Enterprise Partnership Award 2026 at the Customs Headquarters Building. Photo shows the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, delivering a speech at the ceremony. 2026 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs combats sale of suspected infringing jewellery at fair booths

Hong Kong Customs today (September 20) conducted an enforcement operation at the JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September) being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, seizing about 27 items of suspected infringing jewellery with a total estimated market value of about $160,000.

Customs received information alleging that infringing jewellery were displayed for sale at some booths at the JGW September which lasted for five consecutive days starting from September 16.

After an in-depth investigation and with the assistance of the copyright owner, Customs officers today seized 24 items of suspected infringing jewellery from a booth. Customs officers also conducted premises search at an associated company located at Hung Hom, further seizing three items of suspected infringing jewellery.

During the operation, one man and one woman, aged between 47 and 65, were arrested for being suspected of contravening the Copyright Ordinance. One of them is the person-in-charge and one of them is a staff member. An investigation is ongoing and the likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out.

Customs attaches great importance to combating counterfeiting and infringing activities and will deploy officers to different exhibitions to conduct inspections from time to time. Customs will contact the relevant trademark or copyright owners immediately to confirm the authenticity of the goods when suspected counterfeit or infringing goods are found. The department will also take enforcement action after investigations and with the assistance of the trademark or copyright owners.

Customs will continue to take stringent enforcement action. Booth exhibitors are reminded to respect intellectual property rights and not to sell counterfeit and infringing goods.

Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale any goods with a forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

Under the Copyright Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale an infringing copy of a copyright work commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 for each piece of infringing goods and imprisonment for four 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 combats sale of suspected infringing jewellery at fair booths Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases