What the CBP data shows
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports intellectual property rights seizures across many product groups. Its fiscal year 2024 statistics include an Automotive/Aerospace category, while its earlier fiscal year 2014 report documents counterfeit auto-parts seizures. These sources do not identify a specific shipment of counterfeit oil or air filters seized in February 2026. Buyers should check the source of any product-specific seizure claim before citing it.
Check product identity and branding
Ask a supplier to identify the legal manufacturer, the product code and the brand owner. For a branded item, request evidence that the seller may use the relevant trademark. Compare the offered part, packaging and markings with the authorized product information. A matching-looking logo is not proof of authenticity.
Verify the actual filter specification
For an automotive filter RFQ, send the exact OE or aftermarket reference and vehicle configuration. Request available drawings, dimensions, filtration specifications and sample information for that SKU. Confirm any interchange claim against the original part and the current supplier data. Do not infer fitment or quality from a category label or a similar-looking image.
Document the sourcing decision
Keep the quotation, supplier identity, product images, reference list and any written authorization or test documents together. Confirm the proposed branding, packaging and destination-market requirements before placing an order. If product information is incomplete, request a sample or further evidence rather than treating an unsupported claim as a verified specification.
