Inspection Guides
Learn how to buy from China with fewer surprises.
These are the first planned articles for the JustinInspects knowledge library. They are shown as an editorial roadmap, not as already-published posts.
What Is a Pre-Shipment Inspection?
A simple buyer-focused explanation of what gets checked before goods leave a factory.
AQL Explained Without the Jargon
How sampling and acceptance limits work in practical purchasing decisions.
10 Factory Red Flags Before You Place an Order
Signals worth investigating before a deposit gets larger.
Factory Audit vs Product Inspection
Two different checks for two different buying risks.
How Many Units Should an Inspector Check?
Why sample size should reflect lot size, risk and agreed inspection criteria.
Common Electronics Defects Found Before Shipment
Workmanship, fit, function, accessories, labeling and packaging issues.
Common Furniture Quality Problems
Dimensions, finish, hardware, assembly, stability and transit protection.
What to Send Your Inspector Before the Factory Visit
Specifications, approved samples, golden photos, packaging files and known concerns.
Should You Pay the Balance Before Inspection?
How buyers can use inspection evidence inside their payment decision process.
How to Inspect Amazon FBA Products in China
Product checks plus retail packaging, labels and carton requirements.
What Happens When an Inspection Fails?
How to separate defects, corrective action, negotiation and re-inspection.
How Factory Inspection Reduces Returns
Why catching recurring problems in China can be cheaper than discovering them through customers.