Over $222K in counterfeit iPhones seized by CBP

Agents at the Port of San Diego seized nearly 5,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPhone backings that violated the Apple trademark, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

CBP said officers arrived at a bonded warehouse located at the airport and examined a shipment from Portugal.

The shipment listed merchandise labeled as “back covers” and “polarizers.”

Officers examined three pallets of boxes, discovering counterfeit backings and LCD screens for multiple iPhone models, according to CBP.

CBP said 4,820 counterfeit iPhone parts were seized and based on the manufacturer’s suggested retail price the total value of the parts would have been $222,113 if the goods had been genuine.

“One of our goals is to protect American consumers and U.S. industry from the threats posed by counterfeiting and piracy,” said Port of San Diego Port Director Bill Snyder. “The attention to detail from these CBP officers helped protect the nation’s economic security.”

CBP is raising awareness about the consequences and dangers that are associated with the purchase of counterfeit and pirated goods. You can click here for more information.