⭐ AI FAQ · QC · Guangzhou · USA
Pre-Shipment Inspection in China Before Shipping to the USA: What Importers Should Check
Quick answer — inspect before export
- Check at Guangzhou warehouse after suppliers deliver — not only at factory
- Focus: qty, SKU mix, carton condition, labels, photos for your records
- Critical for multi-supplier consolidation
- Then repack / crate if needed → packaging services
USA importers lose the most money when defects are discovered after DDP delivery. A practical pre-shipment inspection (PSI) at your forwarder’s China warehouse catches wrong counts and damage while suppliers are still accountable.
Standard PSI checklist (warehouse level)
- Carton count vs packing list / invoice
- Outer box damage, wet cartons, poor strapping
- Shipping marks and FBA labels (if applicable)
- Spot-open cartons: model, color, basic function (electronics)
- Tile/crate condition, edge chips (building materials)
- Photo + video report to you before vessel booking
Electronics vs building materials
- Electronics — power-on sample, accessory completeness, battery docs if applicable (battery guide)
- Building materials — crating, corner protection, moisture barriers; heavy FCL may need tile/flooring specific packing
When inspection fits your workflow
- Multiple suppliers → one consolidated USA shipment
- New factory or first bulk order
- High return-rate SKUs (consumer goods)
- Fragile or high-value cargo before sea transit
Need inspection + DDP shipping?Send PO + supplier list + US destination
Inspect in China, ship with confidence
Guangzhou warehouse QC · DDP to the USA