noun
second-rate item; imperfect merchandise
Refers to goods that are not top quality, often with minor defects or lower grade. Commonly used in commercial contexts.
この店ではB級品を安く売っている。
This store sells second-rate items cheaply.
B級品でも十分使える場合が多い。
Even B-grade goods are often perfectly usable.
Compound of B級 (B-grade) and 品 (goods). The term follows the common pattern of using letter grades to indicate quality levels.