Inspection Certificate

Inspection Certificate is a written document issued by the exporter, manufacturer, or a third-party inspection agency, certifying that the quality, specifications, quantity, etc. of the goods comply with the requirements of the contract or letter of credit. In foreign trade, it is commonly used in letter of credit settlement, customs clearance, claims, and other processes. Usage scenarios include: the contract requires an inspection certificate, the importing country mandates inspection, the buyer designates a third-party inspection, etc. Precautions: The inspection certificate should be issued by the issuer specified in the letter of credit, and its content must strictly conform to the letter of credit to avoid discrepancies; if issued by a third-party inspection agency, its qualifications and the validity of its signature and seal must be verified. Differences from other terms: An inspection certificate focuses on quality certification, while a Test Report focuses more on testing data and results; a Weight Certificate only certifies weight and does not involve quality. In addition, an Inspection Certificate is not equivalent to an Inspection Certificate of Commodity Inspection, which specifically refers to a certificate issued by China's entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities.