Commodity Inspection
Inspection Clause in Sales Contract
China Export Import Commodity Inspection - Normally, the commodity inspection is an important step which should not be ignored by traders, because the legal inspection of commodities can make sure good quality and protect the benefit and right of consumers.
Overview
The inspection of commodities refers to that inspection institutions should examine the quality, quantity, packing, etc. of commodities delivered by the seller in order to make sure that the goods are exactly in conformity with the terms of sales contract or the stipulations of documentary credit.
Commodity Inspection is usually conducted by special department or agent. Right now, in China, the China Import and Export Commodity Inspection and Quarantine Bureau performs the duties of inspection as per the "Commodity Inspection Law" of China.Commodity Inspection.
In international trade, when concluding the sales contract, the buyer and the seller should mutually agree with the time and place of inspection, the types of inspection certificate and the inspection institution.
For export contract in China, it is required that the certificate of quality and weight issued by the China Import and Export Commodity Inspection and Quarantine Bureau at the port/place of shipment should be part of the documents to be presented for negotiation under the relevant documentary credits.However, the buyer shall have the right to reinspect the quality and weight of the goods China Export Import Commodity Inspection
Commodity Inspection Clause in Sales Contract
It is mutually agreed that the certificate of quality and quantity of weight issued by the xxx (manufacturer) shall be part of the documents for payment under the relevant L/C. However, the inspection of quality and quantity or weight shall be made in accordance with the following:
In case the quality, quantity or weight of the goods are found not in conformity with those stipulated in sales contract after re inspection by the China Import and Export Commodity Inspection and Quarantine Bureau within xxx days after arrival of the goods at the port of destination, the buyer shall return the goods to or lodge claims against the seller for the compensation of losses upon the strength of Inspection Certificate issued by the said Bureau, with the exception of this claim for which the insurer or the insured is liable. All expenses should be borne by the seller. In such case, the buyer may, if no requested, send a sample of the goods in question to the seller, provided that the sampling is feasible.
It is necessary that the buyer and the seller clearly stipulate the time and place of Commodity Inspection and relevant details of inspection clause in sales contract.
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