China Product Inspection Checklist
A simple checklist buyers can use to reduce quality risk before goods leave the supplier's warehouse.
Key takeaways
- +Check product appearance and function
- +Confirm packaging and labels
- +Document defects before shipment
Confirm the inspection scope
Inspection should match your product risk. A simple product may need appearance, quantity, and packaging checks. A complex product may need function tests, dimension checks, assembly review, and stress testing.
Review product and packaging details
Use approved samples, order specifications, and packaging artwork as the inspection reference. The inspector should check product color, material, logo, accessories, instruction manuals, labels, carton marks, and inner packing.
- +Product appearance and workmanship
- +Dimensions, weight, color, and material
- +Logo position and printing quality
- +Carton marks, barcode, labels, and inserts
Make a shipment decision
Inspection results should lead to a practical decision: ship, rework, sort defective units, replace packaging, or delay shipment. Clear photos and notes help the buyer negotiate corrections with the supplier.
Frequently asked questions
When should inspection happen?
Most buyers inspect after production is complete but before final payment or shipment. This timing gives the supplier a chance to fix issues before goods leave China.
Can inspection remove all quality risk?
No inspection can guarantee zero defects, but it can reveal major issues and reduce the risk of receiving unusable goods.