🎁 'Tis the season for widespread counterfeiting! Hear it from aEAC Susan S. Thomas from the Office of Trade on this edition of #TalkingTrade: If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. #Counterfeit goods can be harmful and unsafe—from fake electronics to toxic

While you warm up your Thanksgiving feast, your team will be warming for the big game! As you cheer your team on, make sure you’re wearing legit gear from legit sources. Counterfeit jerseys are often made with poor quality materials—less breathable fabric, fragile seams, and

“This case underscores CBP’s commitment to enforcing the customs and trade laws and ensuring the protection of revenue to promote U.S. economic security.” - aEAC Susan S. Thomas, Office of Trade

Realizing you married into a turkey trot family this #thanksgiving? Running a 5k on your day off might be hard, but it can be even harder when you're running in counterfeit gear. Learn how to avoid counterfeits: go.dhs.gov/ZS6

Don't let the deal fool you. Be careful this Black Friday by shopping with trusted retailers and verifying product authenticity. Counterfeit goods pose a threat to the economy and consumers' health. Learn more on how to protect yourself here: go.dhs.gov/ZS6

So you’re making your list, but did you check the retailers twice? The #holiday season is prime time for #counterfeiters, so don't fall for too good to be true deals or get duped into buying from sketchy websites. As you build your carts for #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday,

🚨TRADE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: CBP announced that it uncovered substantial evidence that an importer illegally transshipped xanthan gum from China. Read more about EAPA Case #8042: go.dhs.gov/iAD

🛍️💡 #CyberMonday shopping tip: Before you check out your cart, check if you're buying from a legit seller! From FY20 to FY24, the number of goods seized by CBP's for IPR violations MORE THAN DOUBLED, and the total MSRP of these goods increased 415%. For more on CBP's top

📣 #ICYMI: (A)Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino Sabatino and Office of Trade's own aEAC Thomas explain how teamwork makes the international trade dream work. Learn more about CBP's trade enforcement work: cbp.gov/trade x.com/CBPTradeGov/st…

Forced labor doesn't just harm workers abroad - it hurts U.S. businesses and the economy by creating unfair competition. CBP is working every day to stop it. Learn how: cbp.gov/trade/forced-l…

.CBP can trace its original functions all the way back to July 1789 with the creation of our legacy agency, the U.S. Customs Service. In fact, #tariff collection was our very first function. On July 31, 1789, the 5th Act of the First U.S. Congress established 59 customs

🚨TRADE INVESTIGATION ALERT: CBP launched an EAPA investigation into an importer suspected of evading antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) by transshipping Chinese mobile access equipment through Mexico. More on EAPA Case 8133: go.dhs.gov/i8a

The holiday season is prime time for counterfeiters to try to sneak us with their fake goods. Shoutout to CBP Buffalo Field Officers for keeping this scam out of your deliveries! Read More: go.dhs.gov/iB6 x.com/CBPBuffalo/sta…

Did you ask for a Labubu or a Lafufu? In October, CBP officers in Norfolk, VA, seized over $775K in counterfeit toys. The shipment consisted of 17,000 toys—including Lababus. Learn how CBP is working hard to keep your family safe during the holiday season:

Every dose of fentanyl that CBP prevents from entering the U.S. is a potential life saved. That's why we're using the latest intel and operations to stop this deadly drug from making it past our borders. Learn how CBP is leading the charge against fentanyl:

This just in! CBP posted an updated version of the ACE Development and Deployment Schedule. View the new schedule and stay up to date with the latest ACE enhancements: go.dhs.gov/Zqt

Last week, aEAC Susan S. Thomas, accompanied by CBP International Affairs, visited Guatemala to participate in the 93rd session of the World Customs Organization Policy Commission. Members discussed e-commerce, data and technology, and supply chain integrity. aEAC Thomas also met with leaders from Peru to

Celebrate the spirit of the holidays by only purchasing authentic goods for your family! Last year, CBP seized thousands of counterfeit toys, working hard to keep your family safe for the holiday season. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/ZS6

🚨TRADE ENFORCEMENT ALERT: CBP begins investigation on EAPA Case #8163 after finding reasonable suspicion of an importer’s failure to pay AD/CVD duties and illegal transshipment of solar cells from various countries through India. Read more: go.dhs.gov/idW