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What Alibaba's Inspection Actually Covers (and Doesn't)
You've found a supplier on Alibaba, negotiated a price, and now you're eyeing that inspection service checkbox. It costs a few hundred dollars and promises peace of mind — but what are you actually buying? We break down exactly what Alibaba's third-party inspectors check, how sampling methods work (and fail), and why the inspection report is advisory, not a guarantee. Then we walk through how EXW, FOB, and CIF Incoterms change your inspection strategy, comparing Alibaba's service against dedicated agents like QIMA and inspecting goods yourself. If you're importing from China and relying on…
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