i m carter evans at the port of los angeles, when they finally dock and unload, the containers are stacked as far as the eye can see, waiting several days for trucks and trains to carry them across the country. by the time those speakers from china finally land at alto music in middletown, new york so all this stuff comes from phil s factory? yup. reporter: .months have passed, and c.e.o. jon harber says he is paying a hefty premium for shipping. now it costs $25,000. reporter: so it takes longer and costs five times as much. what a bargain. it s unbelievable. reporter: these tiny electronic components are critical for another one of harsher s products. this is more valuable than gold to us. reporter: but due to shortages overseas. i m sending them to china so they can make my product. reporter: and sending it back to you? yes. reporter: that sounds crazy. it s nuts. reporter: to avoid losing money, he s already raising