PROJECT #2026-LPT-IMP01
Lithium Powered Hand Tools Import Project
Lithium Battery Power Tools Import Compliance & Execution Case Study – Lupos Dış Ticaret
Project Overview
Lupos Dış Ticaret managed the full commercial import of lithium-powered hand tools into Turkey, including lithium electric drills, impact wrenches, angle grinders, and electric saws. These are the same product categories hardware stores in Ankara sell daily, and they were imported through complete, compliant procedures — not informal or one-off methods. The objective was to establish a supply line suitable for ongoing retail sales, not just to clear a single shipment.
The Challenges
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High Inspection Exposure
Lithium battery power tools are frequently flagged for technical review during import into Turkey. Incomplete or inconsistent files can quickly escalate into physical inspection or document rejection.
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Lithium Battery Transport Risk
These products contain lithium-ion batteries subject to UN38.3 testing and transport regulations. Noncompliant battery documentation can stop shipments before they even reach customs.
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Electrical & Product Safety Liability
As CE-regulated electrical equipment, drills, grinders, saws, and wrenches must meet strict safety standards. Weak testing or missing conformity data creates direct legal exposure for the importer.
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Labeling & Documentation Gaps
Factory versions are rarely ready for the Turkish market. Ratings, warning labels, manuals, and CE declarations often require restructuring before production approval.
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Post-Customs Sales Risk
The real danger for hardware retailers appears after clearance. Market inspections can halt sales or block future reorders if documentation cannot support the product already on shelves.
Services Provided by Lupos Dış Ticaret
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Supplier Verification & Production Control
The manufacturer was verified and production conditions were reviewed before shipment. Product configuration was locked to prevent undocumented changes that could invalidate compliance.
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Technical Documentation Collection
Technical files, test reports, declarations, and product specifications were gathered and reviewed to ensure alignment with the exact models being shipped.
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Product Testing Coordination
Required electrical safety and performance testing was coordinated where gaps existed, ensuring the compliance file reflected real product characteristics rather than generic reports.
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Lithium Battery & Transport Compliance
Battery documentation and transport classification were checked against lithium shipment rules to prevent carrier rejection or customs delays before arrival.
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Labeling & Product Safety Review
Product markings, rating labels, warnings, and manuals were reviewed for Turkish market compliance, reducing the risk of issues during customs or market surveillance inspections.
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GTIP-Based Customs Structuring
Customs documentation was prepared according to the correct GTIP classifications and Turkish import procedures, aligning the technical file with declared customs data.
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Structured for Repeat Imports
The process was built to support ongoing imports of the same models with consistent documentation, not a one-time clearance dependent on luck.
Key Achievements & Milestones
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Product Testing Completed Pre-Shipment
Required product testing was finalized before shipment, ensuring declared specifications, safety limits, and performance values were supported by documented evidence.
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Technical Documentation Validated
Technical files were reviewed and structured before dispatch, aligning product configurations, test reports, declarations, and labeling references into a consistent compliance set.
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Customs Cleared Without Regulatory Issue
Import clearance in Turkey was completed without regulatory rejection, missing documentation notices, or post-entry compliance action.
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Structured for Repeat Imports
Documentation and compliance records were organized to support future imports of the same models without restarting the process, enabling long-term supply continuity.
Outcome
Compliant Products on Shelves — Not Stuck in Customs
Hardware retailers in Ankara received fully compliant, shelf-ready lithium-powered tools that can be sold without exposure to market surveillance penalties, forced product withdrawals, or missing documentation risks. The importer secured a repeatable and controllable supply chain instead of relying on a one-time shipment outcome.
Who This Project Is Relevant For
Suitable for hardware stores, tool distributors, and regional wholesalers planning compliant, repeatable imports of battery-powered tools for retail sale in Turkey.
Next Step
Planning to import power tools for retail sale? Lupos Dış Ticaret manages supplier control, compliance, and customs execution on your behalf, ensuring products enter Turkey correctly and can be reordered without regulatory setbacks.
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