Customs Seizes 10,400 Boxes of Counterfeit Flooring in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD, March 11, 2025-"U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 10,000 cases of vinyl flooring tiles in Baltimore on February 25 after trademark holders confirmed that the trademarks were counterfeit,” reports the America Journal of Transportation. “The shipment, had it been authentic, was valued at more than $72,422.

“CBP officers initially examined the shipment of 10,400 boxes of United Diamond Core SPC vinyl flooring tiles on January 28 after it arrived from China. The shipment was destined to an address in Sheridan, Wyoming.

“Officers suspected that the UL Greenguard certification mark and the L2C trademark were counterfeit and detained the flooring tiles on January 30.

“The shipment included 10,400 boxes of counterfeit vinyl flooring times valued at over $72,000.

"CBP officers submitted product documentation and photographs to CBP’s trade experts at the Industrial and Manufacturing Materials Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) for analysis. CBP’s trade experts verified that the UL Greenguard and L2C markings were used without authorization. The counterfeit flooring tiles were subject to seizure pursuant to CBP’s statutory and regulatory authorities.”

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