From Sample to Container Order
A sourcing path that moves from one trial lamp to a repeatable container programme without surprises at the port
What This Route Is For
Most importers start with one or two samples and stall somewhere between the trial fitting and the first full order. The commercial terms published on the SUNLITEC site set out that path: samples welcome and mixed, sample despatch in 3 to 7 working days, courier transit of about 4 to 7 days, and bulk transit of about 7 to 15 days by air or 15 to 30 days by sea.
Every Step and the Problem It Removes
- Enquiry
Problem: A quotation arrives for a lamp that does not fit the application
How we handle it: State the machine, the voltage system and the beam requirement in the first message so the quotation is for the right model - Sampling
Problem: Ordering one sample at a time drags the evaluation over months
How we handle it: Mixed samples let several candidates ship in one parcel, normally despatched in 3 to 7 working days - Evaluation
Problem: Bench tests do not reveal how a lamp behaves on a working machine
How we handle it: Fit the samples, run them a full shift and check aim, glare and clearance before deciding - First Order
Problem: MOQ blocks a distributor who wants to test the market
How we handle it: MOQ applies to standard orders but smaller first orders are accepted so a new model can be trialled in the market - Packing
Problem: Cartons that do not palletise waste container space
How we handle it: Sets per carton and carton dimensions are published per model so the load plan can be calculated before shipping - Shipping
Problem: Air freight is chosen by default and destroys the margin
How we handle it: Split the order so urgent stock flies in about 7 to 15 days while the balance follows by sea in about 15 to 30 days - Reorder
Problem: The second shipment does not match the first
How we handle it: Reorders quote the agreed part numbers and specification so field stock stays consistent
Models Often Used on This Route
4 Inch 30W Flush Mount LED Fog Light with Bracket
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4 Inch 30W Flush Mount LED Fog Light
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5.75 Inch 36W Flush Mount Convex Lens High Low Beam LED Head Light
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4x6 45W Truck High Low Beam LED Headlight
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4x6 45W Truck High Low Beam Amber LED Headlight
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4x6 45W Flush Mount Convex Lens High Low Beam LED Head Light
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4x6 45W Flush Mount Convex Lens High Low Beam LED Head Light Version 2
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7 Inch 73W Flush Mount High Low Beam LED Head Light
View specificationFrom Sample to Container Order Questions
Can I order samples of several models at once
Yes. Sample orders are welcome and mixed samples of different models are accepted in the same shipment.
How long does a sample take
Sample orders normally take around 3 to 7 working days, then about 4 to 7 days in transit by DHL UPS FedEx or TNT.
What is the minimum order for a first shipment
There is an MOQ for standard orders, but smaller orders are also accepted, which suits a first market test.
How long is bulk production and shipping
Bulk lead time depends on model and quantity. Transit is about 7 to 15 days by air or about 15 to 30 days by sea.
How do I calculate the container load
Product pages list sets per carton and carton dimensions where the source specification provides them, which is enough to plan the load.
Start With One Message
Tell us where you are in the process. A sample shortlist, a drawing check or a quotation, whichever moves it forward.