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Counterfeit Electronics – What Importers Must Do Now

02 September 2025

EU and OECD data indicate the trade in counterfeit goods remains significant, with consumer electronics and accessories among the most seized categories. Importers should expect tighter checks on chargers, cables and wearables.

Key takeaways

  • Persistent volumes: Counterfeits remain a substantial share of global seizures.

  • Accessory focus: Power and connectivity items draw heightened scrutiny.

  • Proof matters: Origin, rights and safety documentation reduce clearance risk.

Beyond legal exposure, counterfeit contamination damages customer trust and depresses resale values across adjacent lines.

What it means for traders

  • Tighten vendor due diligence: Contracts, rights letters, and batch-level traceability.

  • Pre-clear files: Prepare technical standards certificates and invoices aligned with customs codes.

  • Warehouse QC: Spot-check packaging, markings and serials before outbound.

Read the EUIPO/OECD report summary

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