Initial Contact Pre-Commitment During Production Pre-Shipment Ongoing Partnership
Stage 04 · Pre-Shipment

Your last line of defense
before goods leave China.

A comprehensive final inspection of finished goods — covering quality, quantity, packaging compliance, and regulatory documentation — before you pay the balance and before the container is sealed.

Full AQL statistical sampling FBA packaging & labeling compliance Regulatory document verification Report within 24 hours
The Problem

By the time the container lands,
your leverage is gone.

Once goods leave China, disputing quality, quantity, or compliance issues becomes a slow, expensive, and often fruitless process. The moment to act is before the ship departs — and before the balance is paid.

"FBA rejected my entire shipment. Wrong label format, wrong barcode placement. The factory said it was fine. It wasn't."

— Amazon FBA seller · US

"I ordered 500 units. I received 463. The factory said the rest were "in transit." They never arrived."

— Boutique retailer · UK

"The CE certificate they sent was for a different product model. Customs flagged it. Three weeks of delays and legal fees followed."

— Electronics importer · Germany

"Quality was 80% fine. But 20% defective units mixed into the cartons meant our customer rejected the whole pallet."

— B2B wholesale distributor · Canada
What's Included

Everything that can go wrong at shipment — checked.

Six dimensions of pre-shipment verification, photographed and documented. Pass or Fail report within 24 hours.

  • AQL Statistical Sampling Inspection

    Industry-standard random sampling to detect defects and calculate the overall defect rate against your acceptance criteria.

  • Packaging & Carton Marking Check

    Verify outer carton labeling, master carton dimensions, stacking strength, and shipping mark accuracy.

  • Label & Barcode Compliance Audit

    Confirm labels, barcodes, and inner packaging comply with destination market requirements — including FBA-specific standards.

  • Quantity Verification

    Physical count of units and cartons against your purchase order — before you pay the balance.

  • Compliance Document Verification

    Cross-check certificates (CE, FCC, REACH, RoHS, etc.) against the actual products being shipped — not a different model or batch.

  • Pass / Fail Report Within 24 Hours

    Clear outcome with photographic evidence. If the shipment fails, you have documented grounds to withhold payment or request rework.

Why This Matters

Your power to negotiate ends when the container seals.

A pre-shipment inspection gives you leverage — documented evidence to withhold the balance, demand rework, or dispute a partial shipment. Once goods are on the water, that leverage disappears.

Place your inspection order before paying the balance

We schedule the visit when goods are 100% produced and at least 80% packed.

Auditor conducts full AQL inspection on-site

Quality, quantity, packaging, labeling, and documentation — all checked the same day, photographed and recorded.

Report delivered within 24 hours

Pass: release the balance with confidence. Fail: use the report to negotiate rework, replacement, or a price adjustment — before it's too late.

From $399
Per shipment · Report within 24 hours of inspection
Included
  • Full AQL statistical sampling
  • Packaging & carton marking check
  • Label & barcode compliance audit (incl. FBA)
  • Quantity verification
  • Compliance document cross-check
  • Pass / Fail report within 24 hours
  • Photo-documented evidence for negotiation
Pre-Shipment Assurance (PSI)

Pay $399 now. Or absorb a $40,000 problem later.

Most buyers who skip pre-shipment inspection regret it exactly once. The PSI is not an optional extra — it's the minimum standard of protection for any order above $5,000.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When should I schedule the inspection?
When 100% of goods are produced and at least 80% are packed and ready for inspection. Do not schedule while goods are still in production — this is a pre-shipment inspection, not an in-progress QC visit.
Do you offer FBA-specific checks?
Yes. We include FBA compliance checks as part of the standard PSI: barcode placement, FNSKU label format, poly bag requirements, suffocation warning labels, and carton weight/dimension compliance.
What if the shipment fails?
You receive a detailed fail report with photo evidence and a classification of defects by severity. You can withhold the balance, require rework, negotiate a price reduction, or — in serious cases — cancel the order with documented grounds.
Can I order a re-inspection after rework?
Yes. Re-inspections are charged at the same rate. Schedule as soon as the factory confirms the rework is complete.

Don't release your balance without this.

The pre-shipment inspection is your last checkpoint before goods leave China. Make it count.

24-hour report turnaround FBA compliance checks included Photo-documented evidence for disputes