Customs IP Recordal
China, US & EU customs recordal — let customs proactively detain infringing goods at borders
Consult a Recordal AdvisorWhy record your IP with customs?
In 2025, China Customs detained 67,000 infringing shipments worth ¥2B+. Recordal enables proactive detention — essential for global brands.
Active Detention
Customs proactively detain without per-case requests
Border Block
Counterfeits blocked before entering the market
Lower Costs
Customs enforcement is free vs. costly litigation
Long-term
10 years in China, 20 years in the US
Recordal Regions
China Customs Recordal
Record with GACC; customs can detain infringing imports/exports
US CBP Recordation
Record with CBP to block counterfeits at US borders
EU Customs Application
Apply for border enforcement across 27 EU member states
Recordal Process
Eligibility
Verify IP rights, prepare documents
Application
Submit application & evidence to customs
Review
Customs reviews the application
Recorded
Certificate issued, effective at all ports
Going global? Record with customs first
Trademark registration + customs recordal = border protection
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