Sourcing for US buyers
Window film supplier for the USA
LUNOX is a Korean window film supplier shipping ceramic, carbon, sputter, safety, and paint protection film to US tint shops, distributors, and OEM buyers. This page covers what US buyers need to know about sourcing from Korea — DDP shipping to US ports, lead times, state VLT regulations, private-label options, and how Korean-manufactured film compares to buying US brands.
Why US buyers source window film from Korea
The US window film market is dominated by 3M, LLumar (Eastman), SunTek (Eastman), Solar Gard (Saint-Gobain), and XPEL for PPF. Every one of those brands routes through a licensed dealer network — meaning the film you install in your shop carries a 40–60% markup between the factory and your inventory, and you can't sell it under your own brand.
Korean sourcing changes that math. LUNOX ships direct-from-factory at prices that reflect production cost rather than brand-licensing margin — with matching or better mechanical specs (ISO 9001 production, TÜV Rheinland test verification, RoHS conformity) and full white-label from 500 rolls. Your customers see your brand; you own the customer relationship.
What LUNOX ships to US buyers
| Chemistry | Best for | Signature spec |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | US premium tint retail · automotive OEM · signal-sensitive commercial | TSER up to 82.5%, 99% UV, metallic-free (5G / GPS safe) |
| Carbon | Mid-market tint retail · high-volume dealer programs | TSER up to 65.8%, color-stable matte finish (no purple shift) |
| Sputter | Commercial architectural retrofit · glare reduction · signature buildings | TSER up to 67%, non-deforming Ni-Cr targets |
| PPF (TPU) | Automotive detail shops · self-healing paint protection | 7.5 mil aliphatic TPU, 7-year warranty |
| Safety / Security | Government · retail · residential · schools | 11 SKUs, 2 mil to 12 mil, ballistic-rated available |
Shipping DDP to US ports
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is the default shipping arrangement for LUNOX US buyers. You receive one invoice for landed cost — LUNOX handles ocean freight, US customs clearance, duty payment, and delivery drayage to your warehouse. No import paperwork or brokerage fees on your side.
- West Coast (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma) — 14–18 days ocean + 3–5 days customs = ~3 weeks door-to-door
- East + Gulf Coast (New York, Savannah, Charleston, Houston) — 28–35 days ocean + 3–5 days customs = ~5 weeks door-to-door
- Midwest inland (Chicago, Dallas, Denver) — add 5–7 days drayage from either coast
Production lead time on stock specs is 4–6 weeks. Total time from PO to your warehouse for stock items is typically 8 weeks. Custom VLT tiers or private-label packaging adds 2–3 weeks to production.
US state VLT regulations and film compliance
US automotive window tint is regulated at the state level — every state sets its own minimum VLT for the windshield, front driver / passenger, rear side, and rear windshield. LUNOX produces every VLT tier from 5% to 70% in the ceramic and carbon lines, which covers every state's spec envelope.
For windshield protection film, LUNOX PPF windshield-protection film meets FMVSS 205 federal windshield-glazing standards. Standard automotive window film HS codes carry no elevated tariff schedule; safety and security films typically classify the same way. Verify current tariff schedule with your customs broker if importing under specialty HS codes.
Certifications and warranty on every US container
- ISO 9001 — quality-management certification on the LUNOX production system
- TÜV Rheinland — third-party spec verification (VLT, IR, TSER, UV) on finished films
- RoHS conformity — environmental compliance
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) — per container, batch-traceable to production line and QC record
- Warranty — 10 years on ceramic + carbon flagship lines; 7 years on PPF Clear. Issued in the distributor's brand name for private-label programs.
What buyers typically ask next
Can a Korean supplier ship window film DDP to a US warehouse?
Yes. LUNOX ships DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to all US states — Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle for the West Coast; New York, Savannah, Charleston, Houston for the East and Gulf Coasts. DDP means LUNOX handles ocean freight, US customs clearance, duty payment, and delivery to your warehouse door. You receive an invoice for the landed cost, no import paperwork on your side.
How long does shipping from Korea to the USA actually take?
West Coast (LA/Oakland/Seattle): 14–18 days ocean transit + 3–5 days US customs and drayage = 3 weeks door-to-door DDP. East Coast (NY/Savannah/Charleston): 28–35 days ocean transit + 3–5 days customs = 5 weeks door-to-door. Total lead time from PO to your warehouse for stock items is typically 8 weeks (4–6 weeks production + shipping).
What US regulations apply to imported window film?
Two main touchpoints: (1) VLT regulations vary by state — every state sets its own front / rear / side-window VLT minimums for automotive tint. LUNOX can produce to any state's spec (typical range 15%–70% VLT). (2) Federal FMVSS 205 governs windshield film; LUNOX PPF windshield-protection film is FMVSS-205 compliant. No federal tariff issue for standard window film HS codes; check current schedules if importing under different HS classifications.
How does a Korean supplier compare to buying 3M / LLumar / SunTek?
US-brand films (3M, LLumar, SunTek, XPEL) are premium-priced at the shop counter because there's a 40–60% dealer-network markup between the factory and your inventory — plus you can't private-label them under your own brand. A Korean supplier like LUNOX ships direct-from-factory with matching or better mechanical specs (ISO 9001, TÜV, RoHS), 500-roll MOQ, and full white-label including warranty issued in your brand's name.
What MOQ makes economic sense for a US distributor?
500 rolls first order is the entry MOQ; roughly one 20-foot container. 2,000 rolls (a 40-foot container) unlocks distributor pricing tier — the price break at that volume typically pays back within the first re-order cycle for shops moving 100+ rolls per month. Custom private-label programs (your box, your warranty) start at 2,000 rolls per SKU.
Which film chemistries do US buyers typically source from Korea?
The mix skews toward ceramic (US retail tint premium tier, automotive OEM signal-sensitive), sputter (architectural retrofit, glare-reduction projects), and PPF (automotive detail shops). Safety and security film demand is growing in US retail and government sectors. LUNOX runs all five chemistries under one production system so a distributor can consolidate sourcing.
What warranty terms cross US borders?
10-year color-stability warranty on LUNOX ceramic and carbon flagship lines; 7-year on PPF Clear; issued in the distributor's brand name for private-label programs. Warranty claim handling: LUNOX backs the warranty as manufacturer of record, but end-customer warranty transactions happen through your dealer network in your name. This is the standard white-label model.
Do you have US-based reference customers?
LUNOX supplies dealer distribution networks across multiple US states. Specific dealer reference contacts are available under NDA for serious commercial evaluations — request through the Inquiry form and mention 'US dealer references'. Because most US relationships are white-label (LUNOX film sold under the dealer's brand), public reference lists don't accurately represent the supply footprint.
Request a US sample kit + quote See B2B / white-label terms
Related: Sourcing from Korea (overview) · Korean OEM Buyer's Guide · MOQ, lead time, and OEM pricing