Pre-Shipment (PSI)
Final check on quality, quantity, packaging, and labels before you release payment.
Pre-shipment inspection in China for Amazon sellers
Catch defects before you pay.
On-site China inspection with photos and an English report, typically in 24 hours. From $169/man-day.
- $169
- per man-day
- ~24h
- typical report
- 10,423
- inspection proof moments
280+Field inspectors
38+Manufacturing cities
~24hEnglish report
From booking to a ship-or-hold decision
- Book Factory city, product, and quantity. Quote typically the same day.
- Inspect An inspector checks quality, packing, and FBA labels on site.
- Report Photos and an English report, typically within 24 hours.
- Decide Release payment, ask for rework, or hold the shipment.
Pick the check that matches your order
PSI, during production, container loading, or factory audit. Same $169 man-day rate in major hubs.
During Production (DPI)
Catch defects mid-run so the factory can fix them before cartons are sealed.
Container Loading
Supervise loading, carton counts, and container condition at the warehouse gate.
Factory Audit
Capability, process, and social compliance review before you place a bulk order.
CloudSpects field photography · See report photo examples →
Real operations in China
Meet the team behind your inspection
CloudSpects is not a broker forwarding your booking to an unknown agent. We run on-the-ground coordination from our office in China — scheduling inspectors, reviewing reports, and staying reachable in English when your shipment timeline is tight.
Dony, Founder, leads day-to-day operations and client communication for FBA sellers and importers who need a clear answer before final payment leaves the factory.
About CloudSpects →Difference
Traditional inspection vs CloudSpects
Same factories in China. Clearer pricing, faster English reports, and photos from the floor.
Traditional Inspection
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Hidden FeesOpaque travel expenses and unannounced report surcharges.
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48HR ResponseSlow communication delays your critical shipping schedule.
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No Real-Time UpdatesYou only know what happened after receiving a static PDF.
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No English ReportFragmented or poorly translated data causes confusion.
CloudSpects
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$169 All-InFlat rate per man-day. No travel fees, no hidden costs.
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~24h ReportEnglish report typically within about 24 hours to keep inventory moving.
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Real-Time Photo/VideoLive cloud access to media directly from the factory floor.
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English ReportsNative-level analytics optimized for US Amazon sellers.
2026 Amazon Inbound Compliance Checklist (PDF)
Built for sellers sourcing from China: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling, FNSKU scannability, ISTA drop test, suffocation warning labels, carton marks, and pre-shipment checks that reduce Amazon inbound rejection risk.
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Free tools for FBA and QC decisions
Use these before you book, or after you have a quote.
FBA profit calculator
Unit profit, margin, ROI, and break-even price.
Free AQL calculator
Sample size and accept/reject limits per ANSI/ASQ Z1.4.
Defect library
Defect categories we flag on electronics, apparel, and home goods.
Is a $169 inspection worth it?
Example from the live savings calculator defaults (1,000 units · $20 · 8% defect rate).
Open savings calculatorPossible loss if defects ship$1,600
Inspection cost (1 man-day)$169
Your net buffer$1,431
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-shipment inspection (PSI)?
PSI is a final quality check on finished goods before they leave the factory in China. An independent inspector samples products using ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (AQL), checks defects, packaging, labeling, and specs. CloudSpects typically delivers the full report with photos within about 24 hours.
How much does an inspection cost?
CloudSpects starts at USD $169 per man-day, all-in — no hidden travel fees on the published flat rate. Exact scope depends on factory location, product type, and sample size.
Do you support Amazon FBA sellers?
Yes. We check FNSKU scannability, carton marks, packaging, quantities, and shipment readiness so you can decide before final payment and before inventory moves to Amazon.
Ready to inspect before you ship?
Tell us the factory city, product, and order qty. We will reply with a clear quote.