Pre-Shipment Inspection In Meerut

CIL Provides Accredited Pre-Shipment Inspection Services in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body.Pre-shipment inspections (PSI) are required when mandated by the government of the importing country. Governments assert that pre-shipment inspections ensure that the price charged by the exporter reflects the true value of the goods, prevent substandard goods from entering their country, and mitigate attempts to avoid the payment of customs duties

7 Steps to Effectively Perform Pre-shipment Inspections

A pre-shipment inspection is a crucial task that aims to improve international trade standards.

It is performed by quality assurance inspectors to evaluate product compliance with agreed specifications. Inconsistent pre-shipment inspection due to overlooked processes can lead to product return, business reputation damage or worse business closure. To avoid unnecessary incidents, here are 7 simple steps to effectively perform pre-shipment inspections:

Factory visits

You can start the pre-shipment inspection when production reaches 80% of the target. This will give enough room to fix any defects and damages found during the inspection.

Quantity checks

Check the timeline and validate customer specifications if you are reaching deadlines. Record the number of packages or products and ensure it matches on customer’s order forms.

Selection of samples

Follow the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) for a statistical sampling procedure. Select random samples from finished goods and assess depending on inspection levels.

Visual inspections

Assess the overall visual appearance of a product using the naked eye and check for visual defects or damages. Evaluate if the number of defects in a batch is beyond the Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) before you reject the product.

Safety tests

Test product functionality and ensure it is operational and in good working condition. Evaluate if it passes product safety standards including constructional specifications, performance, and approved laboratory testing.

Compliance checks

Verify if deliverables met the standards set out in your quality plans. Check if finished goods correspond to customer’s requirements including package, labels, tags, manual, and quantity.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS of pre shipment inspection?

The steps of the inspection process are usually as follows:

1. The importer opens an import document or license.

2. The importer informs the inspection service in the country of import of a pending shipment, and either pays for the inspection up front or pays a percentage based on the value of the commercial invoice, depending on the terms of the importing country's inspection contract.

3. An inspection order is forwarded to the inspection company office in the country of export.

4. The inspection company contacts the exporter to arrange date, time, and location for inspection. It also requests all required shipping documents and price information (invoices). The exporter must provide these documents in a timely manner to avoid demurrage or other penalties.

5. The inspection is performed.

6. If no discrepancies are noted during the inspection, and once all final documents are received from the importer and exporter, a “Clean Report of Findings” is issued confirming the shipment’s value, customs classification, and clearance. The final documents required for issuance of the “Clean Report of Findings” vary by contract but most often include a final invoice and bill of lading or airway bill.

7. The goods are shipped to the importing country.

8. The importer uses the inspection report to get the imported goods released from customs. If goods reach the border of the importing country without inspection, they usually have to be re-exported to a nearby country for inspection prior to re-entry or are subject to heavy penalties.