CBP Seizes $14.3 Million in Fake Designer Clothing in Los Angeles

(Thursday, June 09, 2011)

Los Angeles — U.S. Customs and Border Protection import specialists and officers assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport discovered and seized 47,184 pieces of clothing in violation of Chanel, Polo, Gucci, Coogi and Dior trademarks in three shipments arriving from China over the past three months.

The combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price for all three shipments is $14.3 million with a combined domestic value of $173,034.56.

On May 11, CBP officers seized a shipment containing 3,144 pairs of counterfeit Chanel ladies and girls woven pants. On April 11, CBP officers confiscated 16,512 knit dresses in violation of the Gucci and Polo trademark. Previously on March 17, CBP officers seized 27,528 pieces of counterfeit Polo, Gucci, Coogi and Dior.

The combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price for all three shipments is $14.3 million with a combined domestic value of $173,034.56.

“These three interceptions are indicative of the exceptional skill level and superior commodity expertise of our CBP officers and import specialists at Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport. Preventing the entry of counterfeit items is crucial to protecting consumers as well as the economy of the United States,â€