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For anyone using a laptop with limited ports, this hub adds 10 connections including USB-A, USB-C, and likely HDMI and card readers, covering most of what you'd need at a desk or while traveling. A similar USB hub costs around $60 at Amazon. Import charges of $8.75, and a payment processing fee of $1.21 apply.

New Alibaba customers pay $4.61 for shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $25.  Buy Now at Alibaba

For anyone who needs to digitize books, documents, or notebooks without damaging the spine, an automatic book scanner handles that hands-off. After factoring the shipping cost of $14.66, import charges of $13.16, and a payment processing fee of $2.17, it's a low at Alibaba by $11. Buy Now at Alibaba

Sized for tablets in the 10-inch range, this is a practical pick for anyone who wants a dedicated screen for reading, streaming, or light browsing without using a phone. After factoring in the $16.77 import charges and a payment processing fee of $2.72, it's a few bucks less than you'd pay for a similar one at Walmart.

New Alibaba customers pay $2.07 for shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $22 (select the cheapest shipping option on the checkout page). Buy Now at Alibaba

This robot car kit is aimed at kids and beginners learning coding and basic robotics, giving them a hands-on way to build and program a functioning vehicle. After factoring in the $5.94 import charges and $1.28 payment processing fee, it's a low by $9. Buy Now at Alibaba