Pre-shipment inspection
When production is finished and most of the goods are packed, a partner inspector draws a random sample using AQL sampling and checks it against your specification.
Quality Control and Product Inspection in China
Inspection at your supplier before you pay the balance: a full AQL inspection through our partner inspection companies, or a simple check by our own team, with photos in English.
- Full AQL inspection through partners
- Simple checks by our own team
- Combine with pickup and shipping
Your Quality Control Team in China
Problems found after the goods arrive are expensive: wrong colours, missing parts, weak cartons or labels that Amazon will refuse. A product inspection in China, before you pay the balance, lets the supplier fix them while the goods are still at the factory.
JIEYI arranges the inspection for you. For a full quality inspection with AQL sampling and function tests, we book one of our partner inspection companies and follow the job from booking to report. For simple products, our own team checks the goods by hand at the supplier or at our warehouse: quantities, appearance, cartons, labels and photos. Either way, we also follow up ready dates and documents, so the goods are ready when the freight is booked.
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Our QC Inspection Services in China
Book only what you need, on its own or with transport from China.
Simple checks by our team
For simple products, our staff check quantities, appearance, cartons and labels by hand at the supplier or our warehouse, and send you photos.
Packaging and labels
Carton marks, barcodes, FNSKU and warning labels, inner packing and carton strength are checked, including Amazon requirements.
Quantity and documents
Quantities are counted, and the packing list and commercial invoice are checked against the goods.
Photos and reports
A full inspection comes with a report in English with photos, the defects found and a pass or fail result. A simple check comes with photos and what we found, before the goods ship.
Supplier follow-up and loading check
We follow up ready dates with your suppliers in Chinese and can check and photograph container loading on request.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us about your orders and suppliers. We suggest a scope and send the price in writing.
Ask usSimple Check or Full Inspection?
| Simple check by our team | Full inspection by a partner | |
|---|---|---|
| Who checks | JIEYI staff, by hand | An inspector from a partner inspection company |
| Where | At the supplier or at our warehouse | At the factory |
| What is checked | Quantity, appearance, cartons, carton marks and labels | A random AQL sample against your specification: appearance, size, workmanship, main functions, packaging and labels |
| What you get | Photos and what we found | A report in English with photos, defects and a pass or fail result |
| Usually suits | Simple goods, repeat orders, goods from several suppliers being consolidated | New suppliers, electronics and other products with functions, large orders |
Not sure which you need? Send the product and order size and we suggest one. If you are buying from several suppliers, see consolidated shipping from China.
Problems We Found Before Shipping
| Goods | What we found | What happened next |
|---|---|---|
| Storage boxes and kitchen racks | Deformed outer cartons | Cartons replaced and packing reinforced before the goods shipped by LCL to New York |
| Clothing and accessories from 4 suppliers | Packing lists in four formats with wrong quantities | Cartons checked and documents corrected before export |
| Furniture from 3 factories | One factory finished late | Ready goods held at our warehouse and the loading date moved, so everything shipped in one container |
Problems like these cost far less to fix in China than after the goods arrive. See our warehouse in Dongguan.
What to Send Us
These details are enough for a scope and a price. Send what you have; we ask for the rest.
- Supplier name, address and contact person
- Purchase order and product specification
- Approved sample photos, artwork and label files
- Expected ready date and the checks or tests you need
How It Works
Scope and cost confirmed in writing before any work starts.
- 1
Send order and specification
Supplier details, purchase order, specification and any tests you need.
- 2
Agree the checklist and date
We confirm the type of check, the AQL level if needed, the date and the cost in writing.
- 3
Inspection
A partner inspector, or our own team for a simple check, checks the goods at the factory or our warehouse.
- 4
Report and next steps
You get the photo report and decide with your supplier to ship, rework or re-inspect.
Quality Control & Inspection: FAQ
What is a pre-shipment inspection?
A pre-shipment inspection is a quality check done when production is finished and most of the goods are packed. An inspector takes a random sample, checks it against your specification and reports the results before the goods leave the factory and before you pay the balance.
What is AQL sampling?
AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) is a standard way to decide how many units to check and how many defects are acceptable for an order of a given size. We agree the AQL level with you before the inspection.
What does the inspection report include?
A full inspection report includes photos of the goods and packaging, the quantity checked, the defects found and how serious they are, and a pass or fail result against your checklist, in English. A simple check by our team comes with photos and the results for quantity, appearance, cartons and labels.
Do you do the inspections yourselves?
For full AQL inspections we use partner inspection companies, who send a professional inspector. For simple products, our own team checks the goods by hand. Either way we work for you, not for the factory, and you can combine the inspection with pickup, consolidation and shipping from the same team.
Which check do I need?
A simple check is usually enough for simple goods and repeat orders, where you mainly need the right quantity, clean cartons and correct labels. For a new supplier, products with functions such as electronics, or a large order, a full AQL inspection is safer.
How much does a product inspection in China cost?
It depends on the product, the order size, the AQL level and where the factory is. Send your order details and we confirm the price in writing before the visit.
What happens if the goods fail the inspection?
We send you the report before the goods ship. You decide with your supplier whether to rework, replace or ship as is, and we can arrange a re-inspection.
Can you talk to my suppliers directly?
Yes. With your permission we contact your suppliers in Chinese to confirm ready dates, carton details and documents, and keep you updated in English.
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