Hong Kong, mainland and Macau customs crack down on cross-border fake goods trafficking
Hong Kong customs, working with counterparts in mainland China and Macau, have cracked down on cross-border fake goods trafficking. Thirteen cases were detected at local courier and logistics firms, seizing about 40,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated HK$9 million.
Hong Kong customs, in a joint operation with customs authorities in mainland China and Macau, have cracked down on the cross-border transshipment of counterfeit goods, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced on 29 October 2026.
Through intelligence analysis and in-depth investigation, Hong Kong customs officers detected 13 related cases at several local courier and logistics companies during the operation. About 40,000 suspected counterfeit items were seized, including watches, mobile phones, handbags, spectacles and shoes, with an estimated total market value of about HK$9 million.
Hong Kong customs said it will continue to maintain close cooperation with mainland and Macau customs, as well as overseas law enforcement agencies, through intelligence exchanges and joint enforcement operations to rigorously combat cross-border transshipment of counterfeit goods.
Under Hong Kong's Trade Descriptions Ordinance, importing or exporting counterfeit goods is an offence. Upon conviction, offenders face a maximum fine of HK$500,000 and up to five years in prison.
Members of the public can report suspected counterfeit activities by calling the customs 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, or via the dedicated crime reporting email account at [email protected], or through the online form at eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002.