Foreign Trade Standards

• Physical Pre-Shipment Inspection of the goods prior to export. This confirms the quantity and quality described in the sales contract. Some importing countries require the goods to be checked for compliance with national standards. There may also be a need to evaluate the prices and tariff codes.

  Importers and exporters will then receive an independent certification of the quantity, quality and price. This increases confidence in the transaction and prevents any potential disputes concerning the goods shipped. The review of invoices and shipping documents uncovers any discrepancies and prevents costly delays.

  Customs authorities in many countries recognize pre-shipment inspection reports and certificates. This allows for more rapid customs clearance, resulting in faster delivery and reduced costs. Pre-shipment inspection reports and certificates also facilitate payment to exporters when letters of credit are used.

Commercial Inspection

A customised inspection can be
developed based on client’s requirements:

• Pre-Production Inspection.
  In addition to factory evaluation, our inspectors are on hand to inspect, by random sampling, the raw material and components to be used in production.
• During Production Inspection. As soon as the first product comes off the production line, our inspectors are on hand to check for any defect or deviation in quality, and to suggest practical and effective ways in which these can be rectified in the production process.
• Final Random Pre-shipment Inspection. The pre-shipment takes place when the goods are completed and packed, and is based on a statistical random sampling. Our inspectors check on quantity, workmanship, function, color, size specifications and packing details, all with a view in ensuring that contract specifications are met.
• Supervision of Loading.
• This service is offered at the manufacturer’s premises, warehouse or forwarder during containerization after our final, random pre-shipment inspection. We coordinate with the manufacturer to advise proper cleanliness and working conditions of the container are met.
• Production & Delivery Monitoring.
• production schedule and delivery status of your merchandise. Details such as weekly report on progress of your merchandise, shipment delivery will be monitored continuously.

KSA CAP

Products are required to meet essential requirements relating to safety, national security and the Islamic religion as indicated in Saudi standards.

Where no applicable Saudi standard exists, an acceptable international standard may have been sanctioned by SASO.