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Quality Control Checklist for China Imports

Essential QC checklist for product inspections. What to check before shipping your order from China.

6 min readJune 15, 2024

Pre-Inspection Preparation

Before inspection day:

  • Confirm inspection date with factory
  • Send golden sample or detailed specs to inspector
  • Provide product-specific testing requirements
  • Share AQL levels for defect classification
  • Define critical, major, and minor defects

On-Site Inspection Checklist

Quantity Verification

  • Count total cartons
  • Verify units per carton
  • Check total quantity matches order
  • Inspect random cartons for accuracy

Visual Inspection

  • Color matches approved sample
  • Surface finish (no scratches, dents, stains)
  • Printing quality (labels, artwork)
  • Assembly (no loose parts)
  • Symmetry and alignment

Dimensional Check

  • Product dimensions within tolerance
  • Weight matches specification
  • Packaging dimensions correct
  • Shipping carton dimensions

Functional Testing

  • Product operates as intended
  • All features work correctly
  • Safety mechanisms function
  • Electrical items: safety tests passed
  • Moving parts operate smoothly

Packaging Inspection

  • Correct packaging materials
  • Adequate protection for shipping
  • Labels and barcodes correct
  • Inner packaging as specified
  • Carton strength adequate

Documentation

  • Packing list matches contents
  • Test reports available (if applicable)
  • Compliance certificates present
  • Photos taken of defects
  • Inspection report completed

Defect Classification

Critical (AQL 0.65):

  • Safety hazards
  • Legal compliance issues
  • Complete malfunction

Major (AQL 2.5):

  • Affects usability
  • Obvious visual defects
  • Missing components

Minor (AQL 4.0):

  • Cosmetic imperfections
  • Slight color variations
  • Minor packaging issues

Post-Inspection Actions

  • Review inspection report
  • Decision: Pass / Fail / Conditional
  • Communicate issues to supplier
  • Request corrective action if needed
  • Schedule re-inspection if failed

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