Quality inspection
Cargo inspection in China before you pay for freight
Once goods leave China, fixing a short count or a wrong color gets expensive. Your cargo is checked and photographed at our warehouses in China, and you get the results before it ships.
Inspection levels
Choose how deep to check
Carton check
Carton count, labels and markings, outside condition, and weight and dimensions compared with the packing list.
Get a quote: Carton checkSpot check
Per order
A sample of cartons is opened, and product type, color, quantity per carton, packaging and obvious defects are checked against your photos or spec.
Get a quote: Spot checkFull check
Per unit
Every unit is counted and visually checked. Suited to high-value goods, first orders with a new supplier, or suppliers with past problems.
Get a quote: Full check
What we look at
Quantity
Cartons and units, compared with your purchase order.
Weights and dimensions
Actual figures, so your freight quote and Amazon shipment plan are accurate.
Visual quality
Scratches, dents, stains, missing parts, and wrong colors or sizes.
Packaging
Retail packaging, inserts, and whether it will hold up in transit.
Labels and markings
Barcodes, country-of-origin marks and the warning labels you asked for.
Photos
Photos taken on receiving and before dispatch, with findings, good or bad, sent to you before shipping.
What our inspection doesn't cover
This is a practical check of your goods, not a lab test or a certification. We don't test electrical safety, chemical content or product performance, and we don't issue compliance certificates. If your product needs lab testing for your market, arrange it with a testing lab before shipping.
FAQ
Inspection FAQs
Question not answered here?
Message our shipping team directly, in English or Chinese.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat happens if the inspection finds a problem?
We hold the goods and send you photos and details. You decide whether to ship as is, send the goods back to the supplier for rework, or wait for a replacement. We can coordinate returns to the supplier within China.
Is inspection useful for Alibaba.com orders?
Yes. If a check shows the goods don't match the order, you have that evidence before shipping, which helps when you raise it with the supplier or through the platform.
What do I need to send you?
Your purchase order or packing list, product photos or a spec sheet, and anything you're particularly worried about, like color, size or accessories.
Does inspection delay my shipment?
Spot and full checks usually add a day or more, depending on volume. We'll give you an estimate first.
Related pages
- Warehousing
Store goods at our warehouses in China, consolidate cargo from several suppliers and ship in one load. US-side warehousing for relabeling and FBA transfers too.
- FBA prep and labeling
FNSKU labeling, FBA box labels, poly bagging, bundling and repacking in China before your goods ship. Fewer Amazon receiving issues. Send us your prep list.
- Amazon FBA shipping
Amazon FBA freight forwarder in China: pickup from all your suppliers, prep and labels, customs and DDP delivery to FBA in the US, UK, Canada and EU.
- Do You Need a Freight Forwarder for Alibaba?
Supplier shipping or your own forwarder? How Alibaba.com buyers can compare EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP, consolidate suppliers and hand off cargo without delays.
Check it before it ships
Tell us the product, quantity and what matters most to you. We'll suggest an inspection level and add it to your shipping quote.
Free quotes. We typically reply within one business day by email, WhatsApp or live chat.