Import and export goods inspection

One of the top concerns in the economic-commercial field of consumers, buyers and manufacturers today is the quality of goods circulating on the market. Goods quality assessment is therefore an activity of great significance in ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of stakeholders in the global supply chain. The selection of a third party to objectively assess product quality according to buyers' standards has been applied to most reputable retailers to ensure that quality is controlled right at the place of production, helping to reduce costs and quickly and effectively correct on-site nonconformities.

What is import goods assessment? Import goods inspection is aimed at determining the quantity and quality of imported goods, determining the origin and status of the goods as well as the actual conditions of the imported object to see if they meet the provisions of law, the Sales Contract, the Insurance Contract, the Transportation Contract and other regulations.

Import goods inspection includes:

-   Verifying the quality, specifications, quantity, weight, packaging, packaging, hygiene and value of the imported object.

-   Appraising the origin and source of the imported object.

-   Appraising, counting & receiving, transporting and preserving imported goods.

-   Other types of import inspection related to import and export goods when required.

Who is the subject of import goods inspection?
Import goods inspection is requested by individuals, businesses and organizations with needs and interests related to imported goods. Including:

Buyers, import companies;
Sellers, export companies;
Government Organizations;
Investors and Contractors;
Project Management Boards;
Insurance units/companies (who have sold insurance for imported goods);
Shipping units/companies & shipping agents (who have transported imported goods from the exporting country to the importing country);
Import service units/companies (Logistics & Forwarders);
Other units/companies.
Scope of import goods inspection
Import inspection is applied to import objects, specifically: Imported goods and equipment; machinery, imported production technology lines, other imported objects...

Purpose of import goods inspection
Purpose of import inspection is to certify the quality and quantity/weight of imported goods to meet:

Regulations according to current law
Based on Customs requirements
Due to disputes between buyers and sellers (due to discrepancies with the sales contract)
Claims for insurance compensation (due to loss or damage of goods)
Shortage of goods during transportation
Verify the condition of imported goods that are not different from the actual declaration
Confirm the quality and quantity as required
Inspection to prevent loss, damage & shortage of goods during unloading/delivery of imported goods
Other purposes
Types of import inspection:
Inspection of quality of imported goods
Inspection of quantity/weight of imported goods.
Inspection of status and conditions of imported goods.
Inspection of origin of imported goods.
Customs clearance inspection of imported goods.
Inspection of the entire production line, imported machinery & equipment.
Inspection of the remaining value of imported machinery
Inspection of lost / damaged imported goods
Inspection of imported goods disputes.
Inspection of other imported goods

►   Time and location of import goods inspection:

ISOCERT's team of professional inspectors is always present and on duty at cargo ports and border gates to support customers' requests quickly and promptly.

►   Time for issuing certificates of import goods inspection results:

The inspection certificate is issued and sent to customers immediately after the inspection documents and procedures are completed.

►  Customers need to prepare:

Subject and location of request for inspection
Sea & air waybill, Packing list, Temporary customs declaration (if any)
Other documents, invoices (if any)