China sourcing service
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Our China team physically checks the finished order against the information and acceptance criteria you provide, documenting quantity, workmanship, specifications, packaging and visible defects.
Fixed price
€249
What's included
- Physical pre-shipment inspection
- Quantity and workmanship checks
- Specification checks within the agreed scope
- Packaging and labelling checks
- Photos and videos
- Professional inspection report
What you receive
A documented inspection report with findings, photos and videos from the inspection.
Turnaround
Scheduling depends on factory location, access and production readiness. We confirm the inspection date after reviewing your request.
What we need from you
- Factory name, address and contact person
- PO and ordered quantity
- Product specifications and acceptance criteria
- Production completion and preferred inspection date
Not included in the standard service
- Laboratory testing
- Certification or regulatory approval
- 100% inspection of every unit unless separately agreed
- Significant travel to remote locations or special testing; any additional cost is confirmed before the inspection proceeds
For machinery, industrial projects or complex procurement, contact Boma Group for a tailored quotation. If you are unsure whether your request fits Express, contact us before paying.
Illustrative sample · Fictional data
Pre-shipment inspection report
A preview of the format and level of detail. This is not a real client, supplier or completed engagement. Actual reports depend on the agreed scope and available evidence.
Example order: 500 cotton tote bags, PO SAMPLE-001. Illustrative scope: count 20 cartons and visually inspect 50 selected units; this is not a prescribed sampling plan.
- Check
- Quantity
- Illustrative result
- 20 cartons present; labels state 25 units each. Full unit count not performed.
- Evidence / follow-up
- Record carton labels; distinguish declared from counted quantity.
- Check
- Workmanship
- Illustrative result
- 3 of 50 checked units show open seams.
- Evidence / follow-up
- Photo references P01–P03: seam close-ups.
- Check
- Dimensions
- Illustrative result
- Checked units fall within the example buyer tolerance.
- Evidence / follow-up
- Record measurements against the approved specification.
- Check
- Packaging
- Illustrative result
- 2 carton labels omit the PO reference.
- Evidence / follow-up
- Photo P04: label; request correction before dispatch.
Conclusion and next step
Correct the recorded issues and obtain follow-up evidence before the buyer decides on shipment. Findings apply to inspected units and agreed checks only.
Photo references illustrate how evidence is indexed; no real inspection images or videos are included in this sample. An actual report includes inspection photos/videos. No laboratory testing, certification or 100% inspection.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Check the order in China before you release the final payment.