Importing Smart Locks from China: OEM/ODM Guide for Latin American Importers

More importers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru buy smart locks direct from China every year. The margins are attractive; the classic mistakes cost entire containers. This guide saves you the most expensive ones.

Step 1: choose a factory, not a trader

Ask for production-line video and factory license. FANDAN is the source factory in Yongkang — 2M units/year, CE/FCC/RoHS.

Step 2: define the ecosystem before the hardware

TTLock for rentals and projects / Tuya for smart-home retail. The same model ships in both versions — sample both.

Step 3: OEM vs ODM

• OEM: your brand on proven product — faster, lower MOQ
• ODM: your own design — full differentiation
• FANDAN flow: free sample → confirmation → 25-35 day production → video QC → shipment

Step 4: batteries & logistics

Dry-battery (AA) models ship unrestricted; lithium models need transport documents — we handle them.

Step 5: after-sales

Demand guaranteed spare parts and remote support in Spanish (ours is on WhatsApp).

Start here: [catalog & direct factory contact](https://store.fandanlock.com/es/oem).

First sample free

Verified importers get the [first sample free](https://store.fandanlock.com/es/products) — you only cover shipping. We reply within 24 hours.