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While Chinese sellers haven’t disappeared entirely, they are now operating in stealth modes—hidden behind U.S. LLCs and bank accounts—trying to avoid detection. They believe the paper trail provides cover, but they have inadvertently exposed themselves to legal accountability.
The key takeaway is that their once untouchable position—being operating outside U.S. jurisdiction—has diminished. Now, they face a system that can trace, prosecute, and penalize them directly.
Opportunities for U.S. Entrepreneurs and Buyers
For U.S. sellers, these changes represent a golden opportunity. The market is gradually shifting away from an environment dominated by low-cost, low-quality counterfeit products towards one where legitimacy, safety, and brand reputation reign supreme.