0:00Importing counterfeit goods is illegal almost everywhere.
0:04And the risk sits with you, the buyer.
0:07Importing counterfeit or unlicensed branded goods is illegal in almost every
0:13country.
0:14The consequences are serious.
0:16Seizure of the entire shipment.
0:19Fines.
0:20And in some places, criminal liability.
0:23This applies whether or not you knew the goods were fake.
0:27Sourcing platforms host genuine,
0:30licensed products and outright counterfeits side by side.
0:34So this risk sits with you, the buyer, not just the platform or the seller.
0:40Be especially careful with these.
0:43Branded electronics.
0:44Designer-style clothing and accessories.
0:47Sports jerseys.
0:49And toys based on characters from films or games.
0:53If a price seems too low for a recognisably branded product,
0:58assume it is counterfeit until you can prove otherwise.
1:02Get proof first, and purchase second.