About Us

American Essentials LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With over 17+ years of experience, we have a proven track record in sourcing and distributing a wide range of consumer products for both home and business use. Together with our sister companies, our products have reached over 5,000+ stores and Fortune 500 clients including Kroger, HEB, Harris Teeter, Walmart, Amazon, Lowes, Sysco, and more.

As a certified diverse business (WBENC and NMSDC), we operate globally with offices in India and sourcing expertise across India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan & more. Our supply chain experts manage product development, compliance, and quality control from these regions.

Our global warehouse network spans the U.S. (NJ, CA, OH, IL) and Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand), and we offer over 10,000+ products across categories like Food & Beverage, Packaging & Disposables, Home Goods, Hardware, Apparel, and Pet Supplies.

Retail Private Label

Sourcing Challenges We Solve

In today’s global landscape, sourcing is increasingly complex due to geopolitical instability, regulatory hurdles, supplier verification, logistics, and tariff issues—especially for imports across diverse global regions. American Essentials provides strategic, end-to-end sourcing solutions from vetted factories in countries like India, Vietnam, and Thailand to ensure quality, affordability, and compliance.

  • Tariff & Regulatory Challenges: We offer solutions to high tariffs by leveraging our strong supplier network in alternative countries.
  • Supplier Authenticity & Compliance: Verified factory partners with strict quality control and factory certifications.
  • Product Development: Sample testing, compliance certifications, and market-readiness assessments.
  • Logistics & Warehousing: Lightning-fast JIT delivery from strategically located U.S. warehouses in CA, IL, OH, NJ—plus global distribution hubs for seamless worldwide reach.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Flexible payment terms and dedicated post-sales support teams.
  • Our Global Offices: We maintain offices in both the United States and India to offer comprehensive sourcing spport from our supply chain experts.

With over 1,000+ thoroughly vetted suppliers across diverse global regions and extensive experience in sourcing, logistics, and customer service, American Essentials transforms sourcing challenges into seamless business solutions.