Check your goods before they leave China.
With 1688DDP Inspection & Verification, we provide free basic inspection, quantity checking, photos and videos after your goods arrive at our China warehouse.
This helps you identify obvious problems before consolidation and international shipping.
Free Basic Inspection | Free Photos & Videos | Quantity Checking | Product Verification
Check Before You Ship
Buying from 1688 or other Chinese suppliers from overseas can make it difficult to see the actual goods before international delivery.
Our China warehouse gives you an opportunity to review your products before they leave China.
After the goods arrive, we can perform a basic inspection and provide available photos or videos for your confirmation.
If an obvious problem is identified, you can decide whether to:
- Accept the goods
- Ask for more information
- Request an exchange
- Request a return
- Contact the supplier
- Wait for replacement goods
This reduces the risk of discovering obvious order problems only after the goods have already arrived overseas.
What Is Included in Our Free Basic Inspection?
Our standard basic inspection is provided free of charge.
Depending on the product, we may check:
Quantity
We compare the received quantity with the available order information where practical.
Visible Condition
We look for obvious visible damage or defects.
Color
We can check whether the basic color appears to match the order information.
Size
Where practical, we can verify the labelled size or basic size information.
Model
We can check visible model information or product labels where available.
Packaging
We can check whether the product packaging appears obviously damaged.
Order Information
We can compare basic received-product information with the details you provide.
Free Photos & Videos
Standard warehouse photos and videos are included free of charge.
They can help you remotely review:
- Product appearance
- Quantity
- Color
- Model
- Size labels
- Packaging
- Visible damage
- General condition
You can review this information before confirming the goods for international shipping.
How the Inspection Process Works
1. Goods Arrive at Our China Warehouse
Your supplier ships the order to our warehouse.
We receive and register the package.
2. Basic Order Information Is Checked
Where available, we review the information you provided, such as:
- Product name
- Quantity
- Color
- Size
- Model
- Product variation
3. Basic Visual Inspection
We inspect the goods for obvious visible discrepancies where practical.
4. Photos & Videos
We provide available photos or videos for your review.
5. Customer Confirmation
You review the goods and tell us whether they are ready for international shipping.
6. Problem Resolution if Necessary
If you identify a problem, we can assist with supplier communication, returns or exchanges where permitted.
7. Consolidation & Shipping
Once the goods are confirmed, they can be consolidated, repacked and prepared for international DDP shipping.
What Problems Can Basic Inspection Help Identify?
Our inspection may help identify obvious issues such as:
- Incorrect quantity
- Wrong color
- Wrong size label
- Wrong model
- Wrong product
- Missing items
- Visible product damage
- Damaged outer packaging
- Incorrect visible variation
- Other obvious discrepancies
Because our standard service is a basic warehouse inspection, not every hidden defect can be detected.
What Basic Inspection Does Not Include
Our free basic inspection is not a comprehensive professional quality-control service.
It does not normally include:
- Laboratory testing
- Chemical testing
- Material testing
- Product certification
- Professional technical testing
- Long-term functional testing
- Internal component inspection
- Product authentication
- Intellectual property verification
- Detailed dimensional inspection
- Professional factory audit
- Comprehensive third-party QC inspection
If your products require advanced testing or professional inspection, please contact us before purchasing so we can determine whether an additional service is available.
Inspection Is Not Product Certification
Inspection by 1688DDP does not certify that a product complies with every legal, technical or regulatory requirement in the destination country.
Customers remain responsible for confirming any required:
- Product certifications
- Safety standards
- Import licences
- Labelling requirements
- Testing reports
- Compliance documents
- Destination-country regulations
Where necessary, please obtain appropriate professional testing or certification before importing the goods.
Photos & Videos Are for Basic Verification
Photos and videos help you visually review the received goods, but they cannot guarantee every aspect of product quality.
For example, photos may not reveal:
- Internal defects
- Electronic performance problems
- Material composition
- Long-term durability
- Hidden manufacturing defects
- Exact technical specifications
For high-value or technically complex goods, additional inspection may be appropriate.
Inspection for Multiple Supplier Orders
You can send goods from multiple suppliers to the same 1688DDP China warehouse.
For example:
Supplier A → Clothing
Supplier B → Shoes
Supplier C → Accessories
Supplier D → Packaging
Each package can be received and reviewed before suitable goods are consolidated into one international shipment.
This allows you to resolve obvious problems with individual suppliers before everything is packed together.
5-Day Confirmation for Products Purchased by 1688DDP
If you use our purchasing assistance service, customers should review and confirm purchased goods within:
5 Days After Warehouse Arrival
During this period, we can provide available inspection information, photos and videos.
If you identify an obvious issue, contact us as soon as possible so we can assist with the supplier.
Where an eligible supplier return is successfully completed:
Product Purchase Amount: 100% Refunded
Purchasing Service Fee: Non-Refundable
Supplier return or refund eligibility remains subject to the supplier’s applicable after-sales policy.
What Happens If We Find a Problem?
If an obvious issue is identified, we can inform you before international shipping.
Depending on the situation, we may assist with:
- Supplier communication
- Return requests
- Exchange requests
- Replacement goods
- Refund requests
Final return, exchange and refund approval depends on the supplier.
Domestic return shipping or other supplier-related costs may also apply.
Customer Confirmation Before Shipping
We recommend that customers review the available inspection information before international shipping.
Our normal process is:
Warehouse Receiving
→
Basic Inspection
→
Photos & Videos
→
Customer Confirmation
→
Consolidation & Repacking
→
International Shipping
This gives you an opportunity to resolve obvious issues while the goods are still in China.
Inspection Before Consolidation
Where practical, inspection takes place before final consolidation and international packing.
Once you confirm the goods, we can:
- Combine suitable packages
- Remove unnecessary outer packaging
- Repack products
- Prepare cartons for international shipping
- Confirm final weight and dimensions
Standard consolidation and repacking are included when you use 1688DDP international shipping.
From Inspection to DDP Shipping
After you confirm the goods, we can continue with the international shipping process.
Available shipping methods may include:
DDP Air Freight
Suitable for smaller, lighter or urgent shipments.
DDP Sea Freight
Suitable for larger, heavier or bulk shipments.
DDP Road Freight
Available for supported overland routes and destinations.
Under the confirmed DDP service, the agreed quotation generally includes international transportation, import customs clearance, applicable duties and taxes, and final delivery.
Who Should Use Inspection & Verification?
This service is useful for:
- Overseas 1688 buyers
- Small businesses
- E-commerce sellers
- Importers
- Retailers
- Buyers using multiple suppliers
- Customers purchasing remotely from China
It is especially useful when you want to see the goods before paying for international transportation.
Why Inspect Before International Shipping?
Identify Obvious Problems Earlier
Resolve visible issues while the goods are still in China.
Avoid Shipping the Wrong Goods Overseas
Check basic quantity, model, color or size information first.
Review Products Remotely
Use photos and videos without being physically present in China.
Easier Supplier Returns
Domestic China returns are generally easier to coordinate than international returns.
Consolidate Only Approved Goods
Confirm each supplier order before combining suitable goods into one shipment.
Reduce Unnecessary International Shipping Problems
Avoid knowingly shipping incorrect or visibly damaged products overseas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is basic inspection free?
Yes. Our standard basic inspection is free.
Are photos and videos free?
Yes. Standard warehouse photos and videos are provided free of charge.
Do you check every product individually?
This depends on the product type, quantity and practical warehouse conditions.
Our standard service is a basic inspection rather than comprehensive piece-by-piece professional QC.
Can you check color and size?
We can check basic visible color and labelled size information where practical.
Can you test electronics?
Basic inspection does not normally include detailed technical or functional testing.
Please contact us if special testing is required.
Can you verify branded products are authentic?
No. Standard warehouse inspection is not an authentication service.
What happens if the product is wrong?
We can assist you in communicating with the supplier regarding a return, exchange, replacement or refund.
Final approval depends on the supplier.
Should I inspect the goods before international shipping?
Yes. We strongly recommend reviewing the available inspection information before your shipment leaves China.
Check Your Goods Before They Leave China
Send your 1688 or supplier orders to our China warehouse and review your goods before international shipping.
Free Basic Inspection
Free Photos & Videos
Quantity Checking
Return & Exchange Assistance
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Trading Brand: 1688DDP
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+44 7592 394038
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Website: 1688ddp.com