The possible answer for the lack of New 3ds XLs in NA

[Bofferbrauer]

RolStoppable said:

OfficerRaichu15 said:

Kotaku points out that the quickest supply route is from China to North America is via the west coast. 

Wow, now that's what I call a revelation.

Truly, no one could have found this out by looking up a map or a globe... or it being (at least should be) very much common knowledge.