Shipping Sample refers to a sample that, before shipment of goods, the seller randomly draws from bulk cargo or specially produces to represent the quality of the entire batch. It is usually sent to the buyer for confirmation so that the buyer can arrange sales or acceptance inspection accordingly. It is commonly used in industries such as apparel, textiles, and footwear, and is the final quality confirmation step before shipment. Unlike an Approval Sample, which is approved by the buyer before production, a Shipping Sample is sent after bulk production and before shipment, representing the actual quality of the delivered goods. Notes: The Shipping Sample must be consistent with the quality of the subsequent bulk cargo, otherwise the buyer has the right to reject the goods or file a claim; the Shipping Sample should be sent promptly, and shipping records and buyer confirmation evidence should be retained; if the contract stipulates 'shipment after shipping sample confirmation,' no shipment may be made without confirmation. In addition, the Shipping Sample can also serve as a basis for handling quality disputes.
📝 Examples
1. Please be sure to send us the shipping sample 10 days before shipment for confirmation; shipment may be arranged only after confirmation. (This shows that shipping sample confirmation is a prerequisite for shipment.)
2. After receiving the shipping sample, the buyer considered the color inconsistent with the approval sample and requested that we reproduce the goods and delay delivery. (This shows the consequences of inconsistency between the shipping sample and the bulk cargo quality.)
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