Pre-shipment inspection cost and pricing in India
Clear To Load charges US$249 per man-day for inspections anywhere in India, report and photos included. Travel is priced by band: none in Jodhpur (Band A), US$99 per man-day in Jaipur, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Delhi NCR and Kolkata (Band B), and actual cost elsewhere, quoted before booking. Factory audits cost US$449 per audit day; reinspection US$149 per visit, plus travel.
- Inspection
- US$249 per man-day
- Factory audit
- US$449 per audit day
- Travel fee in Jodhpur
- None
- Report
- Within 24 hours
What each service costs
One rate per man-day for every inspection type. A man-day is one inspector at one factory for one working day.
| Service | Price | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-shipment inspection | US$249 per man-day | Inspector on site, ISO 2859-1 AQL sampling, your product checklist, photo report with verdict, supervisor review | Travel in Bands B and C; lab test fees |
| During-production inspection | US$249 per man-day | Inspector on site, sampling of finished and in-process units, production status check, photo report with verdict, supervisor review | Travel in Bands B and C; lab test fees |
| Pre-production inspection | US$249 per man-day | Inspector on site, materials, components and approved-sample check, photo report, supervisor review | Travel in Bands B and C; lab test fees |
| Container loading supervision | US$249 per man-day | Inspector on site, container condition check, carton count, loading and seal photos, report, supervisor review | Travel in Bands B and C |
| Factory audit | US$449 per audit day | Auditor on site, scored audit in 8 sections (process, capacity, quality control and subcontracting among them), audit report with photos | Travel in Bands B and C |
| Lab testing coordination | US$99 per order | Sample selection and sealing at the factory, dispatch to an accredited lab you approve, test booking. Covers the test plan, sample sealing and dispatch, and checking the lab report against the goods. When samples are pulled during an inspection there is no extra visit; a separate sample-pulling visit is charged as a man-day. | The laboratory's own test fees, billed at cost with the lab's invoice attached, or paid by you directly to the lab |
| Reinspection after rework | US$149 per visit | Inspector on site after rework, recheck of the failed points in full, photo report with verdict, supervisor review | Travel in Bands B and C |
How does this compare? See inspection prices in India compared, a table of the man-day rates other inspection companies publish for India, checked on each company's own website.
Travel is priced by the factory's city
Every city and town in India falls into one of three bands. The coverage lookup shows the band and notice time for your factory's city.
| Band | Where | Travel charge | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Jodhpur | No travel fee | Same day when an inspector is free, otherwise 1–2 working days |
| Band B | Jaipur, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Delhi NCR or Kolkata, where our other inspectors are based | US$99 per man-day | Same day to 3 working days, depending on the city |
| Band C | Anywhere else in India | Actual travel cost, quoted before you book | Up to 5 working days, depending on distance |
How much one inspector can check in a day
There is no single answer: it depends on the product and on the sample size the AQL table sets for your lot. We tell you the man-days before you book, and you approve them.
One man-day is one inspector at one factory for one working day (8 hours on site), including sampling, testing, photos and writing the report. As a guide, one man-day covers one factory and up to 3 furniture styles at General Level II, or up to 5 styles of smaller décor, textile or kitchen items. Large lots, many styles or full assembly and function tests can need more.
To see the sample size for your lot, use the AQL calculator or read AQL sampling explained.
What drives the number of man-days
- Product complexity. A flat-pack table takes less time per unit than an upholstered sofa or a set of nested drawers with soft-close runners.
- Lot size and sample size. ISO 2859-1 sets how many units are drawn for your lot size, inspection level and AQL. A larger sample takes longer.
- Number of styles (SKUs). Each style needs its own measurements, approved-sample comparison and photos.
- On-site tests. Assembly trials, function tests, moisture readings and carton drop tests add time.
- Factory readiness. Goods that are packed, counted and stacked for sampling are faster to inspect than goods spread across a workshop.
Estimate your inspection cost
Enter how many inspections you need and the man-days each one takes. The estimate shows the formula; the final price is confirmed when you book.
Not sure? Leave it at one. We confirm the number of man-days before you book.
Look up your city on the coverage page.
From our inspections
Real photos from our published sample reports, anonymised. Click a source to read the full report.
Pricing questions
Is travel included in the price?
Only in Jodhpur (Band A), where we are based. Inspections cost US$249 per man-day plus travel by band. Band B covers our other inspector bases (Jaipur, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Delhi NCR and Kolkata) and adds US$99 per man-day. Band C (anywhere else in India) adds the actual travel cost, quoted before you book. Check your factory's band on the coverage page.
What if the inspection is cancelled?
You can cancel or move an inspection free of charge up to 24 hours before the visit (India time). After that, 50% of the fee is charged, plus any travel cost already booked. If the inspector arrives and the goods are not ready or access is refused, the visit is charged in full.
Do you charge for reinspection?
Yes. A reinspection after rework costs US$149 per visit, plus travel by band, and rechecks the failed points in full. In Jodhpur and Jaipur it usually happens within 48 hours.
What are the payment terms?
Invoices are in US dollars and paid in advance by international bank transfer, before the inspection date. Regular clients can agree credit terms with us. Bank charges are paid by the sender.
How does your price compare with other inspection companies in India?
Our guide "Inspection prices in India compared" lists the man-day rates that inspection companies publish for India, each checked on the company's own website on 14 Oct 2026, with what each rate includes. Our rate is US$249 per man-day plus travel by band. Some companies quote all-inclusive rates, so compare the total for your factory's city, not the day rate alone.
How many man-days does my order need?
It depends on the product, the number of styles, the lot size and the tests you need. Send the order details through the booking form and we confirm the man-days and price before you commit.
Get a confirmed price
Send the product, the factory's city and your ready date. We confirm the man-days, travel band and total price before you commit.