CBP officers in Louisville seized 160 counterfeit Rolex watches worth $2.57 million after flagging a package from Taiwan.
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The seized items, if genuine, would be worth about $3 million.
The shipment of counterfeit jewelry came from Hong Kong, on its way to a residence in Ontario, Canada, according to CBP officials.
Consumers often believe they are buying a genuine product, but soon realize the item is substandard and potentially dangerous.
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The fake merchandise was in packages that came from Vietnam and were heading to Westminster, California.
Customs and Border Protection officers seized the shipment of 216 belts on July 29 as it was on its way from Hong Kong to Atlanta.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release that it has made 16 seizures of unapproved and counterfeit tests and equipment.
The drugs were given to state and local officials for any further enforcement actions, according to the CBP.
The shipment was placed on an agriculture hold on Feb. 26, according to Customs and Border Protection agents.