German customs – On the lookout for counterfeit and pirated goods

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Finance (BMF) German customs – On the lookout for counterfeit and pirated goods

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Brand-name watches, designer handbags, luxury sunglasses ... supposed brand-name products are offered at suspiciously low prices to tourists in the mood to buy, especially when they’re on holiday abroad. But beware! Many “deals” turn out to be cheap fakes. When this happens, seemingly inexpensive holiday souvenirs can actually be disappointing counterfeits that aren’t worth the money and that can cause a lot of trouble and annoyance.