Looking for a list of items that are Made in China that might be out of stock soon\u2014or about to get way more expensive? Here\u2019s a comprehensive guide of what to stock up on now before prices rise or inventory dries up and the Walmart shelves are empty.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\nUPDATED for 2025\u00a0tariffs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0This post was originally published on February 20, 2020\u2014just weeks before COVID-19 lockdowns began. I was right in predicting that the world was about to change. Now, five years later, we\u2019re facing\u00a0yet another<\/em>\u00a0wave of product shortages, shipping delays, and increased costs\u2014this time due to the new 2025\u00a0tariffs\u00a0that have been imposed on goods imported into the\u00a0United States\u00a0by\u00a0President Trump.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been following the news this year, you already know that a new round of\u00a0tariffs\u00a0on Chinese imports\u00a0has been rolled out by the U.S. government. This is part of a broader trade strategy, but the ripple effect is already hitting\u00a0consumers<\/em>\u00a0in the wallet.<\/p>\n And just like in 2020, shelves could go empty again\u2014but not because of a pandemic. This time, it\u2019s about\u00a0cost\u00a0and\u00a0availability.\u00a0Retailers\u00a0are slashing inventories, shipping times are unpredictable, and prices are creeping up daily.<\/p>\n We\u2019re incredibly dependent on China for goods\u2014everything from socks to\u00a0smartphones, toys to toothpaste. And while some companies are diversifying where they source products, it takes time.<\/p>\n These 2025 new\u00a0tariffs\u00a0are already affecting retail prices, and many businesses are quietly cutting product lines or limiting imports altogether. That means\u00a0your favorite items may disappear entirely or come back at double the price.<\/p>\n This doesn\u2019t mean you need to panic. But it does mean that stocking up now on\u00a0everyday items\u00a0might save you time, money, and hassle later. Here\u2019s a breakdown of\u00a0categories\u00a0that could be impacted and suggestions on what to buy now while prices are still reasonable.<\/p>\n My list contains\u00a0household goods\u00a0that would be a major inconvenience to normal,\u00a0everyday life\u00a0if they were not readily available at my local supermarket\/Walmart\/Target\/Aldi or on\u00a0Amazon Prime.<\/a><\/p>\n Over-the-Counter Meds:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tylenol, ibuprofen, allergy pills, and cold\/flu remedies are often manufactured with\u00a0ingredients\u00a0sourced from China. Even if final assembly is in the U.S.,\u00a0tariffs\u00a0on raw materials can jack up prices fast. Stock up now on pain relievers, NSAIDS, antihistamines, and yours or your kids\u2019 allergy medications. You know what meds your family uses most, so your medicine cabinet might look different than mine. Stock yours up with things you need.<\/p>\n Prescription Drugs:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The FDA has acknowledged potential pressure on\u00a0pharmaceuticals\u00a0and drug supply chains due to global\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0slowdowns and\u00a0tariffs.\u00a0Talk to your doctor about 90-day prescriptions and stock up now if you\u2019re able.\u00a0<\/p>\n Face Masks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Medical grade face masks are still in high demand because Covid is still very much a thing. But even without that, masks are needed for a multitude of reasons from lawn mowing to wildfire smoke. N95 and KN95 masks are typically made in China. Look for an N95 respirator mask if you want to add some to your household supplies. I bought\u00a0these masks<\/a>\u00a0plus\u00a0extra filters<\/a>\u00a0for my family.<\/p>\n Germ Prevention\u2014<\/strong>Hand Sanitizer, Antibacterial Wipes, Latex Gloves, etc:<\/strong><\/p>\n Prices are creeping back up, especially for bulk disinfecting products used in schools and hospitals. This has been a rough flu season in the US (the regular ol\u2019 flu, not Wuhan flu) so it wouldn\u2019t hurt to stock up on extra\u00a0hand sanitizer\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Lysol wipes<\/a>. It also wouldn\u2019t hurt to have a stash of\u00a0latex gloves<\/a>\u00a0at home as well. Even if they are not made in China, they are in high demand which can temporarily affect supplies.<\/p>\n You can find these products cheaper at Walmart, Aldi or Big Lots if you don\u2019t want to order online. Worst case you can donate any extras to a local school classroom if you find that you don\u2019t need them. Teachers are always in need of these items.<\/p>\n Makeup<\/strong>: Many mass-market cosmetics are still made in China (check your labels). If you\u2019re loyal to a certain brand or shade, grab a backup. Check out\u00a0this list of makeup made in China<\/a>\u2013 is your favorite brand on it? If so, you might wanna buy an extra tube of foundation right now, or switch to one that is made in the USA. Loreal is made in the USA so thankfully\u00a0my favorite mascara<\/a>\u00a0should be ok.<\/p>\nWhat\u00a0household items\u00a0are made in China?<\/h2>\n
Medicines\u00a0and\u00a0Medical Equipment\u00a0made in China<\/h3>\n
Toiletries, Beauty Products and Makeup Made in China<\/h2>\n