Pre-Shipment Inspection for Chinese Herbs

Your independent eyes in China.

We verify quality, quantity, packaging, and documents before goods leave the supplier.

Reduce Risk

Protect Margin

Ship with Confidence

Inspect Before You Pay — Remotely or Third-Party

You don’t have to take our word, and you don’t have to fly to Gansu. We run a live video pre-shipment inspection of your batch before it ships — or work with your nominated third-party inspector (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or your own agent).

Live Video Inspection

We welcome real-time video walkthroughs — view the process and ask questions as it happens.

Third-Party Agent

Happy to work with your appointed third-party inspector for neutral, independent reporting.

Your Own Inspector

Send your own inspector to our facility — we’ll provide full access and support throughout.

Whichever route you choose, you see the actual batch — not a stock photo or a sample from a different lot — before it ships. For a first order with a new supplier, that visibility is often what closes the deal.

What Our Pre-Shipment Inspection Checks

Our pre-shipment inspection for Chinese herbs covers five areas — the same ones an experienced buyer would walk if they were standing on our floor.

Identity & batch match

lot matches your order and COA

Spec conformance

cut, grade, moisture within spec

Final contaminant data

pesticide, heavy-metal & SO₂ on file

Packaging & labelling

correct labels, codes and pack format

Export documents

COA, certificate of origin and shipping paperwork

If anything falls outside your agreed spec, the batch is held, not shipped. The point of the check is to catch it here, while it’s still fixable.

Pre-shipment inspection checklist for Chinese herbs being verified
Final pre-shipment inspection of a Chinese herb carton label

Why a Final Gate Matters for Chinese Herbs

Final inspections catch issues before shipment — protecting your margins, your timeline, and your reputation. The last check is your best defense against costly surprises.

Protect your margin
catching a problem before shipment is far cheaper than a rejected container or a customs hold.

Protect your timeline
issues found at the gate get fixed before they delay your whole supply chain.

Protect your reputation
what ships under your name reflects on your brand, not just ours.

Paperwork That Travels With the Goods

Pre-Shipment Inspection — FAQ

Q: Can I inspect my Chinese herbs order before it ships?

A: Yes. Pre-shipment inspection for Chinese herbs at Aile Herb can be a live video inspection, or a third-party inspector such as SGS or Bureau Veritas. We coordinate access and timing before release.

Q: What documents come with a pre-shipment inspection?

A: Each released batch ships with its COA, test results and export documents — certificate of origin, packing list and invoice — all linked to the batch code.

Q: What if a batch doesn’t pass?

A: It doesn’t ship. The batch is held, corrected or replaced, and re-inspected before release. Catching it here is the point.

Q: How long does a pre-shipment inspection take?

A: A pre-shipment inspection for Chinese herbs is usually completed in a day, and we share the report and photos shortly after.

Q: Will I get photos or video from the inspection?

A: Yes. You receive a full report with photos — and live video if you choose the video option — plus a clear pass or fail recommendation before the batch ships.

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Know Your Order Is Right Before It Leaves China

QC Process

Pesticide & Heavy Metals Testing

Certifications

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