Most of the problems that occur in an import from China are manifested by the lack of inspections. As a result, the goods arrive at destination damaged, with modifications or defects.
Whether you are a regular importer or this is your first purchase in China, you know that this is a process that takes months to complete, so you should not put your time and money at risk just to receive an expedited delivery.
All the evaluation you make from the inspections in China will allow you to make better decisions. Here we will tell you about its advantages.
Factory audit
This operation minimizes the risks of importing with suppliers from China because you will confirm their existence, you will be able to corroborate that they are real, legal and that they comply with the key requirements to manufacture, sell and export.
At the same time, it is essential for you to obtain a detailed profile of the manufacturer before confirming your purchase order.
Another advantage is that you will be able to verify their experience and trajectory in the industry without having to travel to China, considering the time and money that such a move would imply.
In addition, you will learn about and evaluate their infrastructure, facilities, production capacity, storage and packaging.
And if you decide to import with a supplier you have already worked with, you still need to re-evaluate. From one year to the next, you may find a different factory, either because it has changed its line of business or its owner. To advance in this stage without taking this step would be imprudent and would mean putting your import at risk, because you would encounter very cumbersome setbacks along the way.
Your advantages
- Verify production capacity
- You will monitor compliance with international norms and manufacturing standards.
- You will have greater security to advance in the following operations
Raw material inspection
This type of inspection is a crucial step in any production process to ensure that the manufacturer complies with the required specifications and that you can know the nature of the raw material.
The objective is for this operation to give you greater confidence in the progress of the process and peace of mind that your manufacturer is on the right track, that your product has the desired quality and that it meets your expectations and those of the regulatory bodies.
This inspection will also allow you to identify and mitigate potential complications that could cause a financial loss and jeopardize your company’s reputation.
For all these reasons, you must ensure that you reduce risks as early as possible in the production chain.
Your advantages
- Detect errors in advance to take action
- You will reduce delays due to possible inconveniences
- You will have more control over production progress
Read more: The 5 types of inspections you need to do when importing from China
Quality Inspection
This is a key procedure in any import stage because it measures, examines and tests the product specifications and then compares the results with the established requirements and corroborates that the same criteria are met.
Therefore, this operation will reduce the margins for possible misunderstandings to occur and will benefit you in three ways:
Your advantages
- It will help you avoid poor product quality, material waste and delivery delays. All this implies economic savings.
- Minimize the chances of product losses
- You will strengthen and protect your company’s image and reputation.
Pre-shipment inspection
This inspection plays a fundamental role in imports for two main reasons: the various countries require certain verifications and guarantees on imported products. Second, due to the demands of importers who need to reduce the risk of errors with the type of merchandise, its labeling or legal identification.
In this way, you will gain more peace of mind that all documents are in order for entry into the port of destination and you can perform a quality control of your merchandise beforehand.
Depending on the country, by performing this operation you prevent the container from being opened by customs at the port. This procedure can delay the delivery of the goods for a considerable time and, in case the customs agents detect something they consider a problem, you will have to pay a fine.
So instead of paying a hefty fine, secure your peace of mind!
Your advantages
- You will be able to verify quality and quantity without having to pay in full.
- It will take a few days, but you will be able to ask for the products to be remanufactured if they do not meet expectations.
- You may be able to negotiate discounts, offsets, bonuses, etc.
Inspection during loading
During this evaluation you will be able to verify the conditions of the container where your merchandise will be loaded, that it is not exposed to humidity or high temperatures.
You will verify the way the goods are packaged and how they are loaded, as well as perform total stock control.
This way, during the review of the merchandise you will be able to corroborate that the quantity loaded matches the quantity declared in the Packing List and the invoice.
Also, you will control the loading plan if your goods are fragile to ensure that they are not exposed to mistreatment by not being placed correctly.
Your advantages
- You will be able to verify if the transfer is adequate before loading.
- You will have better control and registration of the merchandise.
- You will avoid theft and/or loss
- You will confirm the weight and quantity of the goods.
The best thing you can do is to leave the inspections of your purchase order in China in the hands of experts in the field, who will be able to prevent possible setbacks and help you in the negotiation of the clauses so that you can conclude your import successfully.
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