QC and Pre-Shipment Inspection in China | Quality Control for Imports to India

What is QC and Pre-Shipment Inspection?

Pre-shipment inspection is a structured quality check conducted when production is complete or nearly complete and goods are ready for dispatch.

CTIDDP executes PSI at factory and warehouse level and aligns the result with your DDP shipping plan.

• -Product quality against approved specifications
• -Quantity and assortment checks
• -Workmanship and finish
• -Packaging and labeling
• -Carton integrity and loading readiness

CTIDDP QC Coverage - What We Inspect

• -Product quality and workmanship: visual checks, functional checks, defect categorization
• -Quantity and assortment: SKU verification, carton count vs PO, AQL sampling
• -Packaging and labeling: integrity, barcodes, markings, stacking suitability
• -Shipment readiness: dimensions, weight, palletization, container loading readiness

Inspection Methods We Follow

Our Inspection Process - Step by Step

From Factory to Approval

• -Inspection request and PO/spec submission
• -Inspector assigned near factory location
• -On-site inspection at factory or warehouse
• -Sampling and checks as per AQL plan
• -Photo and video documentation captured
• -Detailed inspection report shared
• -Approval for shipment or rework coordination

What You Receive After Inspection

Actionable Inspection Report

• -High-resolution photos and videos
• -Defect list (minor/major/critical)
• -Quantity verification summary
• -Packaging and labeling assessment
• -Recommendation: Pass / Conditional Pass / Rework

Integration with DDP Shipping

Quality to Delivery - One Flow

Inspection is directly linked to logistics: QC -> Approval -> Pickup -> Freight -> Customs -> Delivery.

• -Shipment moves only after quality validation
• -Reduced rework at destination
• -Better supplier and warehouse coordination
• -Smooth transition into DDP execution

When to Schedule Pre-Shipment Inspection

Ideal Timing

• -When production is 80 to 100 percent complete
• -Before final balance payment (where applicable)
• -Prior to cargo pickup and consolidation

Industries We Cover

• -Consumer goods and retail products
• -Electronics and accessories
• -Machinery and components
• -Furniture and home products
• -Packaging materials
• -Apparel and textiles

Why Choose CTIDDP for QC and Inspection

Operational Advantages

• -On-ground inspection across China manufacturing hubs
• -Standardized AQL-based checks
• -Clear visual documentation with photos/videos
• -Alignment with DDP shipment timelines
• -Supplier coordination for next steps

Common Inspection Types We Offer

Flexible Options

• -Pre-Production Check (PPC)
• -During Production Inspection (DPI)
• -Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
• -Container Loading Supervision (CLS)