Overview

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the seizure of 373,000 counterfeit Apple USB chargers valued at over $7 million at the Port of Houston/Galveston.
• The chargers, packed in 7,460 cartons, were confirmed as counterfeit in collaboration with Apple representatives.
• CBP has not disclosed the shipment's origin or intended destination, though China and Hong Kong account for 90% of counterfeit goods seized in recent years.
• Counterfeit goods undermine legitimate businesses, harm innovation, and are often produced under exploitative labor conditions, according to CBP officials.
• Jewelry, watches, and handbags have been the most frequently seized counterfeit goods by MSRP over the past three years, with this seizure underscoring the ongoing challenge of intellectual property theft.