Poor Packaging

Poor Packaging refers to packaging that does not comply with contract specifications, industry standards, or transportation requirements, resulting in goods being susceptible to damage, deterioration, or leakage during handling, storage, or transit. This term is commonly found in foreign trade contracts, letters of credit, inspection reports, and claim letters. Usage scenarios include: the buyer refuses goods or claims compensation on the grounds of poor packaging; the insurance company refuses to indemnify on the grounds that poor packaging is the shipper's responsibility; the carrier endorses the bill of lading with poor packaging to exempt liability. Notes: The determination of poor packaging shall be based on the packaging clauses stipulated in the contract or international conventions (e.g., Incoterms). If the contract is not explicit, industry standards shall be referred to. It differs from 'Packaging Not as Per Specification,' which emphasizes non-conformity with the agreement, whereas poor packaging emphasizes quality defects of the packaging itself. It also differs from 'Poor Marking,' which only refers to issues with shipping marks. Foreign trade practitioners should specify packaging requirements in the contract and take photos before shipment as evidence to avoid disputes.