ᐅ Importing Windows? CE Marking or RAL Quality — What Matters?

Hello,

I would like to know what I need to consider if I want to import windows from Turkey.
The window manufacturer has a RAL certification but no CE marking.
Is this sufficient, or is the CE marking also required?
Best regards and thank you in advance

The CE marking has been mandatory for windows for about 10 years. It certifies to the customer that the product complies with all applicable European product standards or approval requirements. No CE marking = no good.

May I ask how you came up with the idea to source windows from Turkey? I have never heard of that and cannot imagine there are reasonable prices for this. On top of that, there is the higher Turkish VAT and possibly customs regulations (import VAT and any other charges).

Any “normal” homebuilder in Germany who wants to save money usually buys windows from Poland—but not from Turkey.

Textiles are good to very good from Turkey... but windows?!

Better pay 3,000 euros more and get them from Germany or at most neighboring countries.

Moritzz schrieb:

Windows from Turkey

What kind of manufacturers / profiles / brands would those be, exactly?

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nordanney schrieb:

The CE marking has been mandatory for windows for about 10 years.
It certifies to the customer that the product complies with all applicable European product standards or approval requirements. No CE = no good.

May I ask how you came up with the idea of sourcing windows from Turkey? I have never heard of that and can’t imagine there are reasonable prices available. Plus the higher Turkish VAT and possibly customs duties (import VAT and whatever else).

Every "typical" homeowner in Germany who wants to save properly buys windows from Poland—not Turkey.

I specifically took a window manufacturer with me to Turkey; he has been trained for 5 years and knows the subject well. We examined the profiles, glass, and fittings.

The window manufacturer was also very surprised and said that we absolutely MUST buy the windows at the offered price!!

GU, HOPPE hardware installed
Triple glazing, U-value = 0.85
84mm (3.3 inches) profiles, 7 chambers,
4-12-4-12-4 configuration

We also inspected the production; everything is equipped with new machines.
I bought my windows for one third of the price.

11ant schrieb:

What manufacturers / profiles / brands would those be anyway?

Winsa windows
GU and HOPPE hardware installed
Triple glazed, Uw=0.85
84mm (3.3 inches) profiles, 7 chambers,
4-12-4-12-4