Re-inspection

Re-inspection refers to a second or supplementary inspection conducted by the buyer or its designated inspection agency on goods that have already been inspected or delivered in foreign trade transactions, to confirm whether quality, quantity, packaging, etc. comply with contract specifications. It commonly occurs after Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), where the buyer re-inspects at the port of destination or final place of use, or conducts sampling re-checks on previously inspected batches during production. Use cases include: bulk commodities, machinery and equipment, perishable goods, etc. Precautions: The right of re-inspection, time limits, cost bearing, inspection standards, and agency must be clearly stipulated in the contract; otherwise, disputes may easily arise. It is the opposite of 'Initial Inspection'; re-inspection may overturn initial inspection results. It differs from 'Final Inspection,' which is often the last inspection before delivery, whereas re-inspection can occur after delivery. Re-inspection results often serve as the basis for claims, so written reports and samples must be retained.