Check Your Products Before Shipment.
Product photos and supplier promises cannot tell you everything about an order. A pre-shipment inspection can help you identify visible issues and check agreed product requirements before the goods leave China.
SkyTide Sourcing coordinates on-site quality inspections for buyers who need independent China-side support.
Value to Your Business
- Identify visible issues before shipment. Check agreed product characteristics and workmanship before goods are dispatched.
- Get a clearer view of your order. Receive photos, videos and a summary of the inspection findings.
- Make a more informed shipment decision. Use the inspection results to discuss any identified issues with your supplier before proceeding.
What’s Included in Our Service
- Inspection Scope Confirmation: Agree on the product, inspection location and items to be checked.
- On-Site Inspection: Arrange a factory or warehouse visit for the agreed inspection.
- Visual & Workmanship Checks: Check visible product condition and agreed requirements within the inspection scope.
- Photo & Video Records: Document relevant findings where practical.
- Inspection Summary: Provide a brief report of observations and identified issues.
- Supplier Follow-up: Help communicate findings to the supplier if follow-up is agreed.
An inspection is a check within an agreed scope, not a guarantee that every unit is defect-free. Specialized testing and comprehensive audits are not included unless agreed separately.
How It Works
- 1. Share Your Order Details — Provide product specifications, order quantity, supplier location and expected inspection date.
- 2. Confirm the Inspection Scope — We agree on the checks required, schedule and fee before arranging the visit.
- 3. Conduct the Inspection — The agreed inspection is carried out at the specified location.
- 4. Review the Findings — We share the inspection records and help coordinate any agreed follow-up.
Who Is This Service For?
- Buyers who already have their own suppliers in China.
- Importers who want an additional check before shipment.
- Businesses that cannot visit factories or warehouses themselves.
- Buyers who need visual records of product condition and workmanship.
Pricing & Fees
Standalone Inspection: Starting from US$80 per inspection. The final fee depends on the location, inspection scope, time required and any additional arrangements.
Additional visits, re-inspections, specialized testing, travel outside the agreed service area and work beyond the agreed scope may incur extra charges.
Already Using Our Product Sourcing & Procurement Service?
One standard pre-shipment quality inspection within the agreed scope is included when you place your purchasing order through SkyTide Sourcing. You do not need to pay for this inspection separately.