Time is up for fake luxury! 🛑⌚ When a shipment manifested as cheap "hardware" with a declared value of just $100 caught the attention of Indianapolis CBP officers, it led to a massive discovery during a random enforcement examination. Inside, officers uncovered 300 counterfeit "Audemars Piguet" luxury watches. Confirmed by our Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE), these items featured inferior craftsmanship and infringed on registered trademarks. Thanks to rigorous trade enforcement, this massive counterfeit haul—with a total estimated MSRP of $12,000,000.00 USD—was successfully seized. Why do we stop this? Counterfeit luxury goods deceive consumers with poor quality, fund underground criminal networks, and undermine legitimate businesses. Staying vigilant at our ports of entry ensures that intellectual property theft is stopped in its tracks. 💪🔒 Read more at go.dhs.gov/5rS (Note: The photo shown depicts just one of the intercepted shipments.) #CBP #IPR #Counterfeits #BrandProtection #TradeEnforcement #AudemarsPiguet #LuxuryFakes #IndianapolisCBP

From high-end timepieces and designer handbags to luxury apparel and footwear, intellectual property theft hurts legitimate businesses and deceives consumers. CBP trade enforcement and import specialists work around the clock to intercept counterfeit goods at our borders. When counterfeiters try to smuggle fake Rolexes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Nike, and other luxury brands into the stream of commerce, CBP stops them in their tracks. Why IPR Enforcement Matters: Counterfeiting isn't just about fake logos—it fuels illicit economies, undermines American innovation, and often funds transnational criminal organizations. By seizing these fraudulent goods, CBP protects consumer safety, upholds fair trade, and defends intellectual property rights. 🇺🇸🔒 #CBP #IPR #TradeEnforcement #Counterfeit #ProtectOurEconomy #CustomsCompliance #BrandProtection

Fair trade relies on compliance, honesty, and a level playing field. CBP recently concluded a major trade enforcement investigation targeting the illegal circumvention of Section 232 steel tariffs. Importers attempted to dodge duties by falsely misclassifying raw, unfinished steel tubes as finished landing gear parts using deceptive documentation. CBP trade enforcement specialists caught the scheme, recovering $3,199,334.77 in evaded revenue across 255 entries and initiating civil penalty actions under 19 U.S.C. § 1592. Why is this so important? When bad actors use fraud and misclassification to evade tariffs, it directly undercuts law-abiding American manufacturers, distorts the domestic market, and harms fair competition. CBP is committed to safeguarding our nation's economic security, ensuring that trade laws are strictly enforced, and protecting domestic industries from unfair trade practices. 🇺🇸⚙️ *Illustrative stock photo #CBP #TradeEnforcement #Section232 #EconomicSecurity #CustomsCompliance #MadeInAmerica #SupplyChain

Stopping transnational criminal networks at our ports of departure! 🛑📦 Recently, HSTF Indianapolis and CBP Newark officers and task force officers thwarted a major outbound smuggling attempt, seizing 12,704 pounds of marijuana hidden in a shipping container destined for the United Kingdom. Through the relentless dedication of our frontline personnel, advanced targeting, intelligence, and vital interagency partnerships, our Area of Responsibility successfully intercepted 27,570 lbs. of outbound marijuana in FY26, surpassing last year’s total of 22,471 lbs. Nationwide, CBP seized nearly one million pounds of narcotics in FY2026, dismantling illicit supply chains and protecting our communities from transnational criminal organizations at every angle. 🇺🇸💪 #CBP #BorderSecurity #DrugInterdiction #LawEnforcement #NationalSecurity #Indianapolis #Newark #OperationResults

All that glitters isn’t gold when it’s a million-dollar fake! ✨🛑 CBP officers at the Port of Cincinnati recently unmasked a major intellectual property scheme. A business-to-person shipment traveling from China to Colombia was mis-manifested with a declared value of just $201.00. When x-ray exams proved inconclusive, a physical inspection blew the cover: officers uncovered a large box containing 225 pieces of counterfeit Cartier jewelry! Evaluated by our expert Import Specialists, the items lacked fine details, proper routing, and quality packaging. The final appraisal revealed a jaw-dropping $1,419,400.00 MSRP (domestic value: $3,955.25). The counterfeit goods have been officially seized and turned over for storage, keeping illicit knock-offs out of the global supply chain. 💪🔒 (Note: The photo shown depicts just one intercepted counterfeit shipment.) #CBP #IPR #Counterfeits #BrandProtection #TradeEnforcement #Cartier #LuxuryFakes #CincinnatiCBP

Protecting public health and safety at ports of entry! 🛑📦 Across 8 separate enforcement actions, CBP officers in Chicago intercepted a massive haul of unapproved Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), totaling a staggering $3,255,378.00 in illicit vaping products. Why do we stop this? Unregulated, unverified e-cigarettes and vaping products entering the country completely bypass critical federal safety standards and FDA oversight. Buyers and consumers have no way of knowing what is truly inside these devices—frequently exposing users to unknown toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and dangerously high, unverified levels of nicotine. These products pose severe health risks, particularly to youth and young adults, including acute poisoning and long-term respiratory damage. Keeping dangerous, unverified goods out of our communities is a vital part of our mission to safeguard public health. 💪🔒 (Note: The photo shown depicts only 2 individual items of the intercepted shipments.) #CBP #PublicHealth #ConsumerSafety #BorderSecurity #ENDS #VapeSafety #TradeEnforcement

Protecting fair trade and economic security through rigorous compliance! 🚢🔍 During a recent physical exam, CBP personnel discovered shipments of tantalum tubes declared as "waste and scrap" (HTS 8103.30.0000 / Duty Free). However, a closer look showed the items were in complete form with complex inner base metals rather than scrap material. After submitting sample tubes to our Chicago Laboratory, it was confirmed: these are not scrap. As a result, 87 entries from Japan were found to be misclassified and properly belong under HTS 8103.99.0000 (Duty Rate: 4.4%). Thanks to thorough enforcement and review, $1,518,482.24 has been successfully recovered from the importer, ensuring fair competition and revenue protection for the U.S. Great work by our import specialists and laboratory scientists! 🤝📈 (Note: The photo shown is for illustrative purposes and does not depict the actual item.) #CBP #TradeEnforcement #CustomsCompliance #ImportSafety #SupplyChain #TradeCompliance

Protecting public health and safety at the border! 🛑📦 Across 89 separate shipments, CBP officers in Cincinnati recently intercepted a massive wave of smuggled, unapproved GLP-1 and peptide products, totaling $280,106.20 in illicit pharmaceuticals. Why do we stop this? Unregulated, unverified peptides and weight-loss drugs entering the country bypass critical FDA oversight, sterility checks, and quality controls. Buyers have zero guarantee of what is actually inside these unapproved vials—risking contamination, incorrect dosages, severe side effects, and dangerous health consequences. Keeping unapproved, potentially toxic drugs out of our communities is a vital part of our mission to safeguard American consumers. 💪🔒 (Note: The photo shown depicts just one of the 89 intercepted seizures.) #CBP #PublicHealth #ConsumerSafety #BorderSecurity #GLP1 #Peptides #PharmaceuticalSafety

Cargo deception exposed! 🛑📦 A commercial parcel originating from Hong Kong, was mis-manifested and valued at just $20.00—while weighing in at a highly suspicious 43.8 kilograms. When CBP officers inspected the two boxes, they uncovered a massive haul of counterfeit designer clothing, shoes, and luxury jewelry mimicking top brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Burberry, and David Yurman. Why do we stop this? Counterfeiting is not a victimless crime. Illicit knockoffs undermine legitimate businesses, fuel underground criminal networks, and deceive consumers with inferior craftsmanship and zero quality control. Stopping intellectual property theft is a critical part of protecting our economy, fair trade, and American consumers. 💪🔒 #CBP #IPR #Counterfeits #BrandProtection #TradeEnforcement #BorderSecurity #CustomsCompliance #LuxuryFakes

Protecting public health and safety at the border! 🛑📦 Across 28 separate seizures, Chicago CBP personnel recently intercepted a significant volume of smuggled, unapproved Human Growth Hormone (HGH), totaling a staggering $457,040.00 in seized illicit products. Why do we stop this? Unregulated, unverified pharmaceuticals entering the country pose severe, life-threatening risks to consumers. Illegally imported HGH bypasses critical FDA oversight and quality controls. Buyers have no way of knowing if these substances are counterfeit, contaminated, or improperly dosed—risking severe side effects, cardiovascular damage, hormone imbalances, and long-term health consequences. Keeping dangerous, unapproved drugs out of our communities is a vital part of our mission to safeguard American consumers. 💪🔒 (Note: The photo shown depicts just one of the 28 intercepted shipments.) #CBP #PublicHealth #ConsumerSafety #BorderSecurity #TradeEnforcement #Pharmaceuticals #HealthProtection

Protecting fair competition and enforcing U.S. trade laws right from the frontline! 🛡️⚖️ Through diligent investigative work by CBP’s Chicago Field Office and Base Metals team, authorities successfully uncovered significant antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) evasion. Investigators found that a company evaded AD/CVD and Section 301 duties on Chinese-origin seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure (SLP) pipe by transshipping the goods through Thailand to bypass regulations. As a direct result of these targeted enforcement actions, CBP successfully recovered $1,467,383.00 in lost revenue, leveling the playing field and holding bad actors accountable to protect American industries. 📦🇺🇸 (Note: Photos used are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual merchandise.) #CBP #Chicago #TradeEnforcement #EAPA #FairTrade #EconomicSecurity #Customs #SteelPipe #Compliance

Protecting public health and U.S. borders from dangerous contraband! 🛑🥩🦠 CBP agriculture specialists in Chicago recently intercepted a traveler arriving on a flight from Belgium (originating in Cameroon) carrying prohibited animal products. Following an X-ray anomaly detection and a thorough baggage inspection, specialists uncovered 1.3 kg of non-human primate bushmeat. Recognizing the severe public health risks associated with unregulated bushmeat, CBP immediately coordinated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In accordance with CDC regulations, entry was denied under Title 42 due to human health concerns. The hazardous material was safely secured, double-bagged, and turned over to the CDC for final disposition. Our frontline personnel work tirelessly every day to block unauthorized animal products that could carry infectious diseases or threaten public health! 📦🇺🇸 #CBP #Chicago #Agriculture #CDC #PublicHealth #BorderSecurity #Biosecurity #ProtectUCAg #Bushmeat

Stopping counterfeits in their tracks! 🛑⌚ CBP’s Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (ATCET) in Chicago recently intercepted an unmanifested shipment originating from Hong Kong containing a massive haul of counterfeit timepieces. The shipment—destined for a facility in New Jersey—was selected for inspection due to anomalies, low declared values, and poor quality indicators. Upon examination, officers uncovered hundreds of inauthentic watches imitating world-renowned and popular brands, including Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Seiko, Casio, and more. Following expert review and verification, the total appraised value of the seized counterfeit merchandise reached more than $500,000. Counterfeit goods threaten economic security, fund illicit criminal enterprises, and undermine legitimate businesses that invest in authentic innovation. CBP remains dedicated to aggressively enforcing intellectual property rights and protecting the U.S. marketplace! 🛡️🇺🇸 #CBP #Chicago #IPR #Counterfeit #TradeEnforcement #Customs #LuxuryWatches #ConsumerProtection

This October, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proudly observes Breast Cancer Awareness Day and Month. 🩷🎗️ Breast cancer touches the lives of countless families, including members of our own CBP family. This month, we honor the incredible strength of survivors, stand in unwavering solidarity with those currently fighting, and remember all those we have lost to this disease. Early detection saves lives. We encourage our personnel, families, and communities to stay informed, prioritize regular health screenings, and support one another. Together, we can make a difference and hope for a cure. 💪🤍 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #CBP #CustomsAndBorderProtection #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #Support #CommunityStrong

Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection observes Columbus Day. 🌊🇺🇸 As an agency rooted in a proud maritime tradition—including our Air and Marine Operations (AMO) personnel who safeguard America’s coastal waters and waterways every single day—we reflect on the spirit of navigation, exploration, and discovery that helped shape our nation's history. #ColumbusDay #CBP #CustomsAndBorderProtection #MaritimeHistory #AMO #BorderSecurity

Safeguarding U.S. agriculture from foreign pests, animal diseases, and invasive species! 🛑🌾🛡️ CBP agriculture specialists recently intercepted a traveler arriving on a flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (originating in the Central African Republic), who repeatedly declined to declare agricultural items. Following a thorough baggage inspection, specialists uncovered a significant haul of prohibited and potentially hazardous products, including: 🥩 3.7 kg of bush meat (monkey) 🪵 1.6 kg of wood with bark & 1.3 kg of wood apples 🥬 1.2 kg of fresh vegetables & 0.3 kg of plants with soil 🍖 0.4 kg of cooked beef Unregulated animal products, plants, and soil can carry devastating foreign animal diseases, plant pests, and pathogens that threaten America’s agricultural industry and ecosystem. Our frontline specialists work around the clock to protect our food supply and natural resources! 📦🇺🇸 #CBP #Agriculture #BorderSecurity #Customs #ProtectUCAg #PlantHealth #Biosecurity

A timeless catch at Chicago O'Hare! ⌚🛑 CBP’s Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at Chicago O'Hare International Airport recently intercepted two shipments containing a staggering 200 counterfeit Cartier watches. Shipped from Hong Kong and headed to California, these inauthentic items would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28 million if they were genuine. Counterfeit and pirated goods do more than just violate trademarks—they threaten our economic security, harm legitimate businesses, and frequently bypass safety regulations, putting consumers at risk with substandard materials. CBP remains steadfast in its mission to protect intellectual property rights, support fair competition, and safeguard the U.S. marketplace from illicit goods. 🛡️🇺🇸 To read more about it click on the link: go.dhs.gov/5RH #CBP #Chicago #IPR #Counterfeit #TradeEnforcement #Customs #BorderSecurity #ConsumerProtection