CBP Seizes 200,000 Counterfeit US Forever Stamps Shipped From Hong Kong

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday announced the recent seizure of 200,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever Stamps, the second seizure of fraudulent U.S. Postal Service stamps reported in recent weeks.

During a CBP operation at the Port of Birmingham in Alabama, officers selected two packages for inspection and found the U.S. Forever Stamps within appeared authentic, but closer examination revealed they were counterfeit and in violation of multiple Intellectual Property Rights laws.

The packages, which contained 200,000 fake U.S. Forever Stamps, were shipped from Hong Kong. If they had been genuine, the stamps would be worth $146,000.

“Protecting America begins with the shared commitment and determination of dedicated CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists, and support staff. Together, they play a vital role in safeguarding consumers and businesses from counterfeit goods. Economic security is national security,” Steve Robinson, CBP Birmingham Port Director, said in a statement.

Earlier this month, CBP officers assigned to the Chicago International Mail Branch seized 161,860 counterfeit U.S. Forever Stamps in parcels arriving from China. If genuine, they would have been worth $118,000.

According to CBP, China and Hong Kong accounted for approximately 90% of the total items seized for violating intellectual property rights in fiscal year 2024.

CBP said it is working with Homeland Security Investigations agents and U.S. Postal Inspectors to halt attempts to unlawfully import counterfeit U.S. Forever Stamps.