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First-time China imports has a significant quality defect — wrong specifications, incorrect quantity, poor packaging, or manufacturing faults. Pre-shipment inspection prevents losses before your goods leave China.

China-Based Inspection Team

Goods Inspection Services
in China Before You Ship

C2I Logistics provides professional pre-shipment inspection services in China — verifying product quality, quantity, and packaging before your goods leave the supplier's factory. Photo and video reports delivered within 24 hours.

24hr
Report Delivery
98%
Defect Catch Rate
3 Cities
China Coverage
100%
Photo Evidence
Goods inspection team China — pre-shipment quality check C2I Logistics
Quality inspection China factory
🔍 Product Quality Check
Packaging inspection before shipment
📦 Packaging Verification
Risk Calculator

What Does Skipping Inspection
Actually Cost You?

Move the slider to your order value and see the real financial risk of shipping without a pre-shipment inspection. These are industry average estimates for China imports.

₹5.0L
₹50K₹50L+
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₹6K
Inspection Cost
~1.2% of order value
⚠️
₹90K
Potential Loss from Defects
If 30% goods are defective
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₹90K
Re-shipping + Return Cost
Freight + customs again
📈
15×
Your ROI on Inspection
Return on inspection cost
💡

The bottom line: For every ₹1 spent on pre-shipment inspection, you protect ₹15 in order value from quality risk. Inspection is the cheapest insurance you can buy on a China import.

* Estimates based on industry averages. Actual figures vary by product, supplier, and order. Contact C2I for a quote specific to your order.

Inspection Types

4 Types of Inspection
We Offer in China

Click each type for full details

Pre-production inspection China factory — raw materials quality check
🔬 Earliest Protection
Pre-Production Inspection
Timing: Before manufacturing begins

Before the factory begins manufacturing, our inspector visits to verify raw materials, component quality, factory capacity, and production setup. This is the earliest intervention point.

What we check
✓Raw material quality vs. specifications agreed
✓Component sourcing verification
✓Factory production capacity assessment
✓Equipment and machinery suitability check
✓Worker skill level and process review
✓BOM (Bill of Materials) vs. agreed product specs
Best For
First-time orders with a new supplier · High-value products · Products with strict material specs
What We Check

4 Areas Covered in
Every Inspection

Click each area to expand all checks

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Product Quality & Specifications
Every unit checked against your approved sample and purchase order specifications.
6 checks
+
Product quality inspection China — specification check before export India
Material Quality
Raw material and component quality verified against specifications
Product Functionality
Each product tested to confirm it works as designed
Dimensions & Weight
Measured with calibrated tools — tolerances checked
Inspection Standard
ISO 2859-1 (AQL 2.5)
International Acceptable Quality Level standard used by all major global brands for supplier quality control.
Color & Finish
Color vs. Pantone code or approved sample
Manufacturing Defects
Surface defects, scratches, cracks, and workmanship issues
AQL Sampling
Statistical sampling per ISO 2859-1 (AQL 2.5 standard)
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Quantity Verification
Full quantity count ensures you receive exactly what you paid for — no short-shipments.
6 checks
+
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Packaging Inspection
Packaging is what protects your goods across 10,000+ km of sea or air transit. We verify it holds.
6 checks
+
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Labeling & Compliance
Wrong labels, missing barcodes, or non-compliant language can get your goods seized at customs.
6 checks
+
Sample Report

What Your Inspection
Report Looks Like

Delivered within 24 hours of inspection completion

C2I Logistics — Inspection Report
Report #INS-2024-04512 · Guangzhou · 24 Apr 2024
APPROVED FOR SHIPMENT
Product
Consumer Electronics (USB Hub)
Qty Inspected
125 / 500 units (AQL 2.5)
Inspector
C2I QC Team, Guangzhou
Report Date
24 Apr 2024, 18:32 IST
Overall Result
6
Pass
1
Warning
1
Fail
✅ Shipment approved. Minor colour deviation (0.6%) within acceptable AQL limit. 1 carton issue corrected on-site during inspection.
Inspector Notes

Factory production quality is consistent with previous orders. All barcodes scan correctly. Inner packaging protection is adequate. Recommend proceeding with shipment. Photos and full findings in report.

Next steps: Client approved shipment at 14:22 IST. Cargo booked for loading 25 Apr 2024. ETA India: 15 May 2024.
By Product Category

Inspection Checks by
Product Category

Select your product category

Electronics inspection China — gadgets quality check before India import
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Electronics & Gadgets
8 specific checks performed
✓Power-on test: all units powered on and functioning
✓USB/charging port functionality tested
✓Screen display quality and dead pixel check
✓Battery voltage and charging cycle test
✓Certification marks (CE, RoHS, BIS) verified
✓Serial numbers recorded for each unit
✓Firmware version compatibility confirmed
✓Drop test on sample cartons
Why Choose C2I

Why Importers Choose C2I
for Goods Inspection

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China-Based Inspection Team
Our quality inspectors are physically based in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Yiwu — the main manufacturing hubs. We reach any factory within 24 hours.
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Photo & Video Reports in 24hrs
Every inspection results in 80–120 photos and 3–5 video clips — delivered to you within 24 hours of the inspection visit.
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ISO 2859-1 AQL Standard
We use the internationally recognised AQL 2.5 sampling standard — the same methodology used by global brands including Apple, IKEA, and Zara.
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Corrective Action on the Spot
When defects are found, our inspector works with the factory to implement corrective action — and re-inspects the corrected batch before approving.
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24-Hour Scheduling
Once confirmed, our inspector can be at any factory in South China within 24 hours. Emergency inspections available for urgent shipments.
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Seamlessly Linked to Logistics
Inspection approval triggers shipping booking — no delays between inspection clearance and vessel or flight booking. One integrated team.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions —
Goods Inspection from China

Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is a physical check of your goods at the supplier's factory in China before they are shipped. An inspector verifies product quality, quantity, specifications, and packaging against your purchase order. You need it because 1 in 3 first-time China imports has a significant quality issue — and catching defects before shipment costs a fraction of what it costs to deal with them in India.
GOODS INSPECTION
Catch defects before they cost you

Book a Goods Inspection
in China Today

Our China-based inspectors can be at your supplier's factory within 24 hours. Report delivered within 24 hours of inspection — no commitment required.

BOOK YOUR INSPECTION  ·  +91 9289451122
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