US customs seized 2,000 OnePlus Buds thinking they’re counterfeit Apple AirPods

OnePlus’ first pair of truly wireless earphones — the OnePlus Buds — were unveiled last month alongside the OnePlus Nord. The earbuds featured a design similar to the first-gen Apple AirPods, with half in-ear style earbuds and an oval case. However, unlike other AirPods clones out there, the OnePlus Buds do have some noticeable differences (branding and packaging being the most obvious ones) that would help anyone identify that they aren’t counterfeit AirPods. But apparently these differences aren’t as major, as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized them mistaking them as Apple AirPods.

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CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine.

Details via @CBPNewYorkCity: https://t.co/XMgjkfT56i pic.twitter.com/Ofn9REJ9ZB

— CBP (@CBP) September 14, 2020

CBP officers at an air cargo facility located at John F. Kennedy International Airport have mistakenly sized 2,000 OnePlus Buds as counterfeit AirPods. The shipment, which is valued at around $158,000, was seized on its way from Hong Kong to Nevada. In a tweet on the matter, the CBP wrote: “CBP officers at JFK Airport recently seized 2,000 counterfeit Apple AirPods from Hong Kong, valued at $398K had they been genuine.”

In a press release regarding the incident, Troy Miller, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations, said, “CBP Officers are protecting the American public from various dangers on a daily basis…The interception of these counterfeit earbuds is a direct reflection of the vigilance and commitment to mission success by our CBP Officers daily.”

Hey, give those back!

— OnePlus USA (@OnePlus_USA) September 14, 2020

As of now, it isn’t clear if all of the 2,000 seized units were OnePlus Buds, though the images shared by the CBP clearly suggest that at least a few of them were. While the press release doesn’t mention OnePlus, it seems like the company is aware of the situation. In response to the aforementioned tweet, the company wrote: “Hey, give those back!.” We will update this post as and when we learn more about the fate of these “counterfeit AirPods“.

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Source: CBP Newsroom

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