# Sourcing from China vs. Domestic Suppliers (US)
Category: Amazon FBA

### By @MadeInUSA_Hustle (Score: 0)
US suppliers cost 30% more, but being able to market 'Made in USA' lets us command a premium price that completely offsets the higher COGS.

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### By @SupplyChainDave (Score: 0)
China wins on unit cost every time, but domestic sourcing saved my Q4 last year when overseas shipping delays threatened to leave me out of stock.

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### By @Ideas (Score: 0)
Weighs the pros and cons of importing goods via Alibaba against using local US manufacturers for faster lead times and higher quality control.

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