PROJECT #2022-WELD-IMP01

Case Study: Successful Import of ARC-120 Handheld Welding Machines from China to Turkey

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When a Turkish industrial supplier required 70 units of the ARC-120 handheld welding machine, the challenge wasn't just sourcing—it was navigating the high-stakes TAREKS technical audit and ensuring 12-digit GTIP accuracy. Discover how Lupos Dış Ticaret acted as the accountable operator to transform a high-risk technical import into a seamless, duty-optimized delivery, protecting the client from common customs seizures and valuation penalties.

ARC-120 Handheld Inverter Welding Machine for industrial import and TAREKS compliance verification.
Figure 1.1: ARC-120 Handheld Inverter Welding Machine

Project Overview

In June 2022, Lupos Dış Ticaret finalized a high-stakes project involving Çin’den kaynak makinesi ithalatı (importing welding machines from China). The shipment consisted of 70 units of the ARC-120 Handheld Welding Machine (120A). For Turkish SMEs looking to scale their industrial capacity, sourcing directly from China offers a significant cost advantage, provided the Turkish customs regime is navigated by a China-Turkey import consultancy acting as an accountable operator. This project serves as a roadmap for successful industrial machinery procurement and secure trade execution.

The Challenges: Navigating TAREKS and GTIP Risks

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Rigorous Regulatory Landscape
The primary hurdle in sanayi tipi makine ithalatı (industrial machinery import) is the complex Turkish regulatory framework..
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TAREKS & CE Scrutiny
Portable welding equipment is subject to strict TAREKS inspections. Importers frequently face seizures because Chinese supplier CE certificates often fail to meet the Ministry of Trade’s rigorous technical file requirements.
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GTIP & Duty Accuracy
Selecting the wrong 12-digit GTIP code for welding equipment can lead to unexpected Additional Customs Duties (İGV), surveillance (gözetim) issues, or severe Anti-Dumping penalties.
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Quality vs. Specification
In the "ARC-120" category, ensuring the actual output matches the 120A specification is critical. Verifying technical integrity is the only way to avoid delivering sub-standard, dangerous equipment to the Turkish market.

Services Provided: Accountable China-to-Turkey Import Execution & Compliance

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Technical Supplier Verification
We conducted a rigorous pre-purchase audit through on-site factory inspection to ensure the supplier was a legitimate manufacturer capable of high-volume ARC-120 production, not a "fake China office" or middleman.
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Regulatory & CE Audit
Our team verified the Declaration of Conformity (DoP) and restructured the technical file. We ensured all Turkish labeling and user manuals were fully compliant with the Yapı Malzemeleri Yönetmeliği and electrical safety frameworks.
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Customs Valuation Defense
By correctly managing the gümrük kıymeti (customs valuation), we protected the client’s interests during the declaration. This proactive approach prevented "Red Line" physical inspections and costly administrative fines.
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Logistics & Secure Payment
We managed the end-to-end FCL (Full Container Load) logistics from China to Turkey. To eliminate financial risk, we implemented milestone-based payment structures that secured the client’s capital until production verification.

Key Achievements: TAREKS Approval & Landed Cost Predictability

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100% TAREKS Approval
Achieved first-time technical clearance for all 70 units. By proactively auditing the technical file, we avoided the common 15–30 day gümrük delays typical of unmanaged machinery imports in Turkey.
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Precise Cost Predictability
Our preliminary GTIP and tax analysis allowed the client to know their exact "landed cost" before the 14 boxes ever left China, eliminating the risk of unexpected İGV or dumping duties.
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Factory-Level Risk Mitigation
Successfully identified and corrected non-compliant labeling at the factory level. This intervention prevented a total shipment rejection at the Turkish border, saving the client from re-export costs.

Outcome: Safe and Profitable Import Execution

The result was a seamless delivery of 70 industrial units to the client’s warehouse in Turkey. This project proves that Çin’den güvenli ithalat (safe import from China) is possible when you prioritize compliance over the lowest unit price. By managing the logistics, customs, and technical risks, Lupos Dış Ticaret transformed a complex regulatory challenge into a profitable business milestone for our client.

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