Amazon.com is launching an new section to its app and website focused on items that cost $20 or less as the internet retailer looks to fend off rising competition from low-cost platforms Temu and Shein.

Amazon is making a strategic move into the ultra-low-cost space as holiday spending kicks into high gear. But price isn't the only reason why US shoppers are addicted to Temu.

Amazon promises that nothing in the Haul category will be more than $20 — and most items will be closer to $10. As an added bonus, Amazon offers an A-to-Z Guarantee, which guarantees all items are authentic and safe — and you have a hassle-free remediation process for products sold and fulfilled by the brand's selling partners.