Port of Los Angeles sees June import rebound ahead of holiday season

The company supplies China-made air fryers, rice cookers and other kitchen goods to retailers including TJ Maxx and Ross Dress for Less. Like many others, it is prioritizing products, referred to as stock keeping units (SKUs), that sell quickly and reap the highest profits.

When it comes to Yedi's small electronics, "half of the SKUs won't be available this year," Djavaheri said.

(Reporting by Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Leslie Adler)