Commercial inspection is one of the international trade terms. Commodity inspection is a quality inspection system implemented by the national commodity inspection agency on import and export commodities in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations. Usually in international trade, the buyer and seller agree in advance that the inspection agency will inspect the shipped goods, and the handover, settlement, and acceptance will be based on the qualified inspection certificate issued by the inspection agency. So what type of product needs commercial inspection?


 
What’s the meaning of commercial inspection?
What type of product requires commercial inspection?
 
1、 What is commercial inspection?
 
Commercial inspection is the process of conducting comprehensive inspections on the quality, specifications, hygiene, safety, quantity, and other aspects of goods, and providing detailed inspection reports. It is an indispensable and important link in international trade, which is of great significance for ensuring product quality and maintaining trade order.
 
2、 What types of products that require commercial inspection?
 
1. Food products: including various meats, dairy products, grain and oil products, food additives, etc. These products require strict quality control and hygiene standards to ensure the health and safety of consumers.
 
2. Chemical products: including various chemical raw materials, chemical products, plastic products, rubber products, etc. These products require strict safety standards and environmental requirements to ensure the personal safety of producers and consumers.
 
3. Mechanical category: including various mechanical equipment, electronic equipment, instruments and meters, etc. These products require precise inspection and testing to ensure their performance and quality meet standards.
 
4. Medical category: including various medical devices, drugs, biological products, etc., which require strict quality control and hygiene standards to ensure the safety and health of patients.
 
5. Other special products, such as dangerous goods, fragile goods, artworks, etc., also require commercial inspection to ensure safety and quality during transportation and storage.
 
3、 What are the consequences of undoing or failing to do commercial inspection on goods that require it?
 
Products that have not been inspected or have not been inspected are considered as inspection evasion, abbreviated as inspection evasion. Whether intentional or unintentional, it is a violation of Chinese import and export regulations. We will receive corresponding fines and warnings, and then focus on investigating the consignee of imports and the shipper of exports - commonly known as being blacklisted, and quarantine personnel will conduct targeted inspections.
 
4、 What is the process of export inspection?
 
The export inspection process mainly includes the following steps such as application acceptance, on-site inspection, sampling testing, result determination, and certificate issuance. The specific process is as follows:
 
1. Application acceptance: Exporters need to apply to the commodity inspection agency and submit relevant materials and samples, including export contracts, invoices, packing lists, weight manifest, etc. The inspection agency will review the application and decide whether to accept it.
 
2. On site inspection: The inspection agency will conduct on-site inspections on the goods, including the quantity, quality, packaging, safety performance, and other aspects of the goods. During the inspection process, the exporter needs to cooperate with the inspection agency and provide relevant materials and information.
 
3. Sampling inspection: The commodity inspection agency will conduct sampling inspection on the goods to ensure that the quality and safety performance of the goods meet the standards. After sampling inspection, the inspection agency will evaluate the test results and issue corresponding inspection certificates.
 
4. Result determination: If the test results meet the standards, the inspection agency will issue a certificate of conformity. If the test results do not meet the standards, the inspection agency will issue a non conformance report based on the specific situation and instruct the exporter to rectify or re inspect.
 
5. Certificate issuance: The inspection agency will issue corresponding inspection certificates or non conformance reports based on the test results and the exporter's requirements, and issue them according to the prescribed procedures. The inspection certificate is an important proof of goods export and also an important basis for trade handover.
 
5、 How much is the general inspection fee?
 
The same batch of goods will be charged a inspection fee, which means that the same goods will be charged again the next time they are shipped. The inspection fee is calculated based on the batch, for example, the inspection fee for goods from the same batch of goods to the same destination, the same consignee, and the same shipper is calculated once. Calculate twice for different batches of goods.
 
The fees charged by commodity inspection bureaus vary in different regions, and coastal ports generally charge 100-300RMB. But if commercial inspection is required, there will be a certain inspection fee. Adding other expenses will result in higher costs, such as agency fees, manual inspection, etc. The inspection fees for hazardous chemicals will double, and products of different names will also vary. Some freight forwarders charge a unified price for the convenience of calculating the median value.
 
6、 How to apply for commercial inspection?
 
Enterprises need to apply to the inspection authorities and provide relevant information and samples as required. The inspection agency will conduct testing and review based on the application content, and issue corresponding testing reports. Enterprises need to take samples, send samples, and undergo acceptance according to the requirements of the inspection agency to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the test results.
 
Overall, commercial inspection is of great significance in ensuring product quality and maintaining trade order. For product types that require commercial inspection, enterprises should actively apply for commercial inspection and provide relevant information and samples as required to ensure product quality and safety. At the same time, enterprises should also strengthen their own quality management and testing systems, improve product quality and competitiveness