Quality control
Quality inspection in China before you pay
We inspect your goods against the approved sample, drawings and order list — and show you what we see — before the final payment and shipment.
In short
XZH Trading provides quality inspection (QC) for furniture and building materials bought in China. Before final payment, we check goods against the approved sample, drawings and order list — dimensions, materials, finish, function, quantities, labelling and packing — and send the buyer a photo report. Shipment proceeds only after the buyer approves.
Inspection stages
Sample approval
The approved sample (or signed drawing) becomes the reference for production and inspection.
During production
For custom or larger orders, first pieces or work-in-progress can be checked before full production.
Pre-shipment inspection
Finished goods are checked and photographed before final payment and loading.
What we check
- Quantities against the order and packing list
- Dimensions against drawings
- Materials, colours and finishes against the approved sample
- Construction, assembly and stability
- Function: doors, drawers, mechanisms, lights, taps
- Surface defects: scratches, dents, glue marks, glaze faults
- Labels, markings and documents
- Packing strength and protection
The photo report
Each report contains overview photos, close-ups of details and any defects, measurements, and packing photos. Issues are listed with a recommendation — accept, rework or replace — and we follow up with the supplier on your decision.
Category checklists: furniture, lighting, aluminium windows & doors, sanitary ware & bathroom, wood flooring, soft furnishings.
From our inspections
Frequently asked questions
When do you inspect?
The main inspection is a pre-shipment inspection when production is finished and before the final payment. For larger or custom orders we can also check the first production pieces or visit during production.
What do I receive after an inspection?
A photo report covering the inspected items, measurements, defects found and packing, so that you can approve shipment, ask for rework, or discuss the issue with the supplier.
Can you inspect goods I bought myself?
Yes. Inspection can be booked as a separate service for orders you placed directly with a Chinese supplier, quoted per inspection.
Need goods inspected in China?
Send a product list, drawings or photos. We reply with questions and a proposal for scope and fee — quoted per project.