Everyone's on social media flocking to China apps buying furniture and other items at 1/10th of cost here
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I found some couch covers on Amazon that are $10 cheaper on Temu. I can wait the two weeks for them to arrive.
we goin' back to putting plastic on furniture ain't we
Nkrumah Was Right
Superstar
China stay winnin - taking over, one more city atta time 
shoe repair
Vandelay
Life is absurd. Lean into it.
Haircuts at home.
beenz
Rap Guerilla
I just don't understand how to buy from these chinese sites. u don't know if they are reputable, nor do you know how soon it will ship. plus that stuff could get stopped at customs, and ur fukked then.
Spliff
Godzilla got busy.
Camammal
Half Man Half Mammal
Just gotta go by people you know who already the site & just do a little research like anything you would buy online and as far as ship times— no who knows what it is going to be now days but you can always do a small purchase to test it out tbh. shyt could very well be blocked
Thought maybe that continued after pandemic
I've for sure been looking at sewing machines.
Marlow Stanfield
Superstar
Chinese teaching the US and the world a lesson in capitalism. 
how do I order this, it's like 15K
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BYD Seal Import Cost Breakdown (April 2025):
- Vehicle base price in China: $24,500.00
- US import tariff (145%): $35,525.00
(The US has imposed a 145% tariff on all Chinese vehicle imports as of April 2025, dramatically increasing the cost for US buyers.)
- Estimated delivery & port fees: $2,000.00
(Covers ocean shipping, insurance, and US port handling. Actual costs may vary by port and shipping method.)
- Subtotal before tax: $62,025.00
- Estimated state sales tax (7%): $4,341.75
(Sales tax rate varies by state; check your local rate for accuracy.)
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Total estimated cost to import BYD Seal: $66,366.75
Note: This estimate does not include potential additional costs such as US vehicle compliance modifications, registration, or dealer/broker fees. The 145% tariff is the most significant cost factor, making direct import of Chinese vehicles to the US extremely expensive in 2025.[1][2][3]
python
Code:
# BYD Seal Import Cost Calculator (April 2025)
# This script estimates the total cost for a US resident to import a BYD Seal EV from China,
# including the latest tariffs, taxes, and delivery fees.
# Constants (update as needed)
BYD_SEAL_BASE_PRICE_USD = 24500 # Approximate 2025 BYD Seal EV base price in China
US_IMPORT_TARIFF_RATE = 1.45 # 145% tariff on Chinese vehicles as of April 2025[1][2][3]
ESTIMATED_DELIVERY_FEES = 2000 # Typical shipping, port, and handling fees (estimate)
ESTIMATED_STATE_SALES_TAX = 0.07 # Example: 7% state sales tax (varies by state)
def calculate_total_cost(
base_price=BYD_SEAL_BASE_PRICE_USD,
tariff_rate=US_IMPORT_TARIFF_RATE,
delivery_fees=ESTIMATED_DELIVERY_FEES,
sales_tax_rate=ESTIMATED_STATE_SALES_TAX
):
# Step 1: Calculate the US import tariff (145% of vehicle price)
tariff = base_price * tariff_rate
# Step 2: Calculate subtotal (car + tariff + delivery)
subtotal = base_price + tariff + delivery_fees
# Step 3: Calculate sales tax (applied to subtotal)
sales_tax = subtotal * sales_tax_rate
# Step 4: Total cost
total_cost = subtotal + sales_tax
# Descriptive output
print("BYD Seal Import Cost Breakdown (April 2025):")
print(f"- Vehicle base price in China: ${base_price:,.2f}")
print(f"- US import tariff (145%): ${tariff:,.2f}")
print(f" (The US has imposed a 145% tariff on all Chinese vehicle imports as of April 2025, dramatically increasing the cost for US buyers.)")
print(f"- Estimated delivery & port fees: ${delivery_fees:,.2f}")
print(f" (Covers ocean shipping, insurance, and US port handling. Actual costs may vary by port and shipping method.)")
print(f"- Subtotal before tax: ${subtotal:,.2f}")
print(f"- Estimated state sales tax (7%): ${sales_tax:,.2f}")
print(f" (Sales tax rate varies by state; check your local rate for accuracy.)")
print("------------------------------------------------------------")
print(f"Total estimated cost to import BYD Seal: ${total_cost:,.2f}")
print("\nNote: This estimate does not include potential additional costs such as US vehicle compliance modifications, registration, or dealer/broker fees. The 145% tariff is the most significant cost factor, making direct import of Chinese vehicles to the US extremely expensive in 2025.[1][2][3]")
return total_cost
# Run the calculation
calculate_total_cost()**Key Updates and Descriptive Notes:**
- The US import tariff on Chinese vehicles is now 145% as of April 2025, a dramatic increase from previous years. This is the single largest cost factor for importing a BYD Seal from China to the US[1][2][3].
- Delivery and port fees are estimated at $2,000, but actual costs may vary depending on shipping method, insurance, and port of entry.
- State sales tax is estimated at 7%, but you should check your local rate for accuracy.
- The script provides a clear, step-by-step breakdown and explains each cost component, highlighting the impact of the new tariff regime.
- Additional costs (compliance, registration, broker fees) are not included and may further increase the total.
**References:**
- US 145% tariff on Chinese vehicles:[1][2][3]
Citations:
Code:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/15/trump-china-trade-war-which-us-companies-could-be-worst-hit
[2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/business/china-tariffs-125.html
[3] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/china-strikes-back-with-125percent-tariffs-on-us-goods-starting-april-12.html
[4] https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/study-finds-trumps-25-auto-tariffs-could-cost-us-automakers-108-billion-2025-04-10/
[5] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jxrnl9xe2o
[6] https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-adjusts-imports-of-automobiles-and-automobile-parts-into-the-united-states/
[7] https://www.spglobal.com/automotive-insights/en/rapid-impact-analysis/auto-tariffs-lead-to-forecast-downgrades
[8] https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/14/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/
[9] https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2025/04/auto-sector-company-new-automotive-tariffs/Answer from Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/wr...OiEczO5oS9.9w4LOKTJQVg?utm_source=copy_output
So the sudden reason why there's so many Made in China Luxury brand exposure is due to this?
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