Peeling

In foreign trade, 'Peeling' is not a standard international trade term (such as FOB or CIF), but refers to a quality anomaly where surface coatings, platings, labels, packaging materials, etc., partially or extensively detach or fall off during transportation, loading/unloading, or storage. It commonly occurs in paints, galvanized sheets, plastic products, electronic products, and labeled consumer goods. Usage scenarios include: the buyer discovers peeling during inspection after receiving goods and files a claim against the seller; or the seller discovers and addresses it during factory quality inspection. Precautions: 1) The contract should specify the standards for peeling (such as area, location, quantity) and liability attribution; 2) Distinguish 'peeling' from 'abrasion' and 'scratch'—the former is delamination, while the latter is surface damage; 3) If caused by improper packaging, it may involve the carrier's liability; if due to insufficient adhesion of the product itself, it is the seller's quality responsibility. Similar to 'flaking,' but 'peeling' emphasizes complete separation. Foreign trade practitioners need to detail the acceptance limits of this defect in PI, contracts, and inspection clauses to avoid disputes.