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Pre-Shipment Inspection · Quality Control in China

Inspect the goods before they leave China

We check your order at the factory before you pay the balance and before it ships: quantity, workmanship, function, labeling, and packing. Problems get fixed in China, not discovered in your San Diego warehouse.

What it is

Why inspecting in China saves money

Once cargo is on the water, every problem costs more. A wrong label can hold a shipment at customs or get it refused at an Amazon warehouse. A bad batch means returns, reviews, and freight you paid for nothing.

Our inspectors check against the standard you approved: sample, specification, and packing instructions. You get photos and a written report, and if something is off we work with the factory to correct it before the goods are released for export.

Built for businesses that import on a schedule

We work with brands, Amazon sellers, wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers that bring in shipments regularly, most often from China. That is where our door-to-door service pays off: we plan the freight, clear customs, and deliver, shipment after shipment. See who we work with.

What’s included

  • Quantity and carton count check
  • Visual workmanship and defect check against your approved sample
  • Function and basic safety checks where relevant
  • Label, barcode, and marking check, including Amazon FNSKU
  • Carton strength, packing, and export marking check
  • Photo report with a pass, hold, or fail recommendation
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How it works

How we handle it

Set the standard

Share the approved sample, specifications, and packing rules.

We inspect

Our team inspects at the factory when production is complete.

You get the report

Photos, findings, and a clear recommendation.

Fix, then ship

Issues are corrected before the balance is paid and the goods ship.

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Questions, answered

Pre-Shipment Inspection FAQ

When should the inspection happen?

Usually when production is at least 80 percent complete and packed, so we can check finished goods and packing together.

Can you inspect during production?

Yes. For new suppliers or complex products, a mid-production check catches problems early.

Get your free quote

Plan your next shipment.

Tell us what you import and how often. A bilingual broker responds fast, usually within one business day. Quotes are for businesses with recurring shipments.

What to include for an accurate quote

The more of this you share, the faster we can price it. Quotes are for businesses with recurring shipments.

  • Origin: supplier or factory city and country
  • Destination: delivery city and ZIP code
  • Product: what it is, and the HS code if you have it
  • Quantity: units and number of cartons or pallets
  • Weight: total gross weight
  • Size: carton dimensions or total volume in CBM
  • Shipping method: ocean FCL, ocean LCL, air, or express
  • How often you ship: monthly, quarterly, or your next few orders

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