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A huge number of everyday items sold in the U.S. are made in China across all categories. Heres a breakdown of common consumer goods that are very often manufactured in China:
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🧰 Electronics
Smartphones (e.g., many parts of the iPhone)
Laptops & tablets (Lenovo, parts of Apple, Dell)
Televisions (Hisense, TCL even brands like Vizio and Samsung often source parts from China)
Smart home devices (Wi-Fi cameras, smart bulbs, smart plugs)
Chargers, cables, and power banks
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👕 Clothing & Accessories
T-shirts, jeans, and undergarments (for brands like Hanes, Levis, Fruit of the Loom)
Shoes (Nike, Adidas, Skechers often manufacture in China or nearby)
Hats, gloves, scarves
Eyeglass frames and sunglasses
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🍴 Household Items
Kitchen utensils (spatulas, pots, pans, knives)
Plates, bowls, cups
Furniture (especially IKEA-style flat pack stuff)
LED lightbulbs
Tools and hardware (especially generic or store-brand items)
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🎁 Toys & Games
Action figures, dolls, puzzles, board games
Stuffed animals
RC cars, drones, etc.
Most major toy brands like Hasbro and Mattel still manufacture heavily in China.
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🧴 Health & Personal Care
Toothbrushes, razors
Hairbrushes, combs
Makeup tools (e.g., brushes, applicators)
Generic over-the-counter items (thermometers, pill organizers, etc.)
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📦 Miscellaneous
Party supplies
Holiday decorations
Batteries (especially store brands like AmazonBasics)
Pet toys and accessories
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🏷️ Private-Label Brands
Many big American companies outsource their house brand or store-brand items (like from Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco) to Chinese manufacturers. These include:
Kitchen appliances
Baby items
Cleaning supplies
Phone accessories
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Bottom Line:
Its nearly impossible to avoid Chinese manufacturing entirely in the U.S. marketplace. Even if something says Assembled in USA, many of its components were likely made in China.