Importing Stage Lights: A First-Order Checklist

Start with samples, not containers

Order a sample of each shortlisted model before committing to volume. A single unit reveals build quality, color consistency and packing condition in a way a spec sheet cannot.

Standard samples start from 1 piece on current models. Minimum quantities for branded or engineering samples and bulk orders are confirmed in the quotation.

Confirm the specification in writing

Copy the specification table from each product page into your own purchase order document; both sides should sign off on the same text.

• Light source and total power draw, so your venue power and dimming plans are correct.
• Input voltage and plug type for your market — most export models cover UK / AU / EU / US plugs.
• Control: DMX channel modes and protocols, plus any on-device fallback modes.
• Housing and IP rating for the environments you actually install in.

Certification and compliance

For EU and US buyers, CE and RoHS are the baseline documents to request from the factory. Laser products carry additional safety classification requirements — confirm them before quoting your own customers.

Ask which documents ship with the goods and which are available on request; a factory that answers this instantly is a factory that ships to your market regularly.

Lead time, terms and after-sales

Production lead time depends on the model, quantity and customization and is confirmed by quotation. Confirm the starting point and exceptions in writing; ask for the QC record before shipment.

Agree trade terms (EXW, FOB or CIF), payment schedule and warranty in the same written quotation. One year of warranty with spare-parts support should be the floor for professional fixtures.

What to send for an accurate quotation

A formal quotation follows within one business day (GMT+8, 09:00–18:00). The Pricing & Quotations page explains what every quotation includes, from unit prices by tier to packing data and warranty terms.

When the sample arrives, check it against the specification you both signed off, photograph the packing condition, and file the QC record that ships with the goods — those three artifacts settle most first-order questions before they start.

• Model list and quantity per model — tier pricing is itemized against your own volumes.
• Target market, so plug type, input voltage and compliance documents are matched before you order.
• Any OEM scope: logo, packaging or spec changes are quoted as separate line items.
• Preferred trade term (EXW, FOB or CIF) and destination port for the freight part of the quote.