"We’d like to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. Your commitment to upholding the integrity of our brand and products in your respective markets is deeply appreciated.

We are writing to remind all distributors to remain vigilant regarding the increasing presence of counterfeit Furutech products being sold through Chinese online platforms, including AliExpress, Alibaba, and Taobao. Unfortunately, the prevalence of fake items on these sites is extremely high—our investigations indicate that nearly all Furutech-branded products listed on these platforms are counterfeit.

Please be advised of the following key points:

• Furutech does not manufacture any products or parts in China or Hong Kong.
• We do not supply Furutech parts, connectors, or NCF material to any Chinese manufacturers.
• Any Furutech-branded product originating from China is counterfeit and not eligible for warranty or support.

Additionally, Furutech's head office manages all official distribution within China and Hong Kong directly. Due to the exorbitant tariffs applied to Japanese-made products entering China, it is highly unlikely that any authentic Furutech item could be sold at or near official retail pricing within those markets. Any such listing should be treated with suspicion.

We ask for your cooperation in sharing this information with your dealers and customers. Educating end users about the risks of purchasing from unauthorized sources is vital in protecting both our brand and the trust that customers place in Furutech.

You may also refer customers to our official warning notice at the bottom of all product pages (example e-TP60E product page:

https://www.furutech.com/2021/10/18/21180

While we continue to monitor and report counterfeit listings, platforms based in China remain difficult to enforce intellectual property rights on. In contrast, platforms like eBay and YouTube have shown greater responsiveness and cooperation when we file takedown requests.

We urge all distributors to help us spread this message and to report any suspicious activity or listings in your markets. Protecting the integrity of Furutech products is a shared responsibility—and your support makes all the difference.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Kind regards,

Graeme

Furutech Co., Ltd.

Tokyo