Importing the robot directly from China looks cheap: until you hit the reality of tax, warranty and support. Let's compare with the numbers.
Comparison
Taxes are calculated on the CIF value + duty and compound on each other. Rates reflect 2026 Turkish regulations; exact duty depends on the GTIP/HS code.
Authorized distributor
No shipping units to China on failure; technical service in Turkey.
Site mapping, network/DDS configuration and commissioning included.
Your team is trained to run the robot safely and efficiently.
Turkish technical support for SDK, autonomy and integration.
Fast delivery from stock instead of 30-40 day sea freight.
One VAT-inclusive price, official invoice: no hidden costs.
In detail
When importing a robot directly from China, 20% VAT (on the CIF value + customs duty), a 6% KKDF on credit imports and an additional duty on Chinese-origin goods stack on top of the sticker price. These taxes compound; and GTIP classification, valuation and conformity-document risk fall entirely on the importer. The apparent 'cheapness' disappears under total cost and uncertainty.
The manufacturer warranty is 1 year, and on a failure you must ship the unit back to China at your own expense, then wait for roughly 20 days of processing plus two-way international shipping. For a high-value robot that means weeks of lost operation. Buying from the authorized distributor keeps warranty and service in Turkey, you never ship the unit abroad.
Robotlar.org is the Turkey Partner for Unitree Robotics, the Turkey Distributor for Pudu Robotics, and authorized systems integrator (Service Hub), providing sales, on-site engineering across Turkey, spare parts, and SDK/API integration support.
Transparent price, on-site install and Turkish support: we respond within 1 business day.
The sticker price looks low, but 20% VAT (on CIF + duty), a 6% KKDF on credit imports and an additional duty on Chinese-origin goods are added; plus 30-40 day freight, customs uncertainty and misclassification risk are yours. Total cost and risk usually erase the advantage.
The manufacturer warranty is 1 year, and on a failure you must ship the unit back to China at your own expense, then wait for processing plus two-way international transit. Buying from the authorized distributor keeps warranty and service in Turkey.
Local warranty and service, on-site installation and commissioning, operator training, Turkish SDK/software support, fast delivery, local spare parts and an official VAT invoice. You don't just buy a robot: you receive it working and supported.
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