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Guide · Furniture quality inspection

Furniture quality inspection in India: what is checked, when, and what it costs

A furniture quality inspection is an independent check of your order against its specification, the approved golden sample and the rules of the market it is going to, done at the factory before you pay the balance.

This guide covers what an inspector checks on furniture made in India, the points in an order where a check pays off, the standards behind each one, and the published prices, from inspectors based in Jodhpur.

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The checklist

What a furniture quality inspection checks

Generic inspection firms run a generic checklist. Furniture from India fails in specific ways, so these ten checks are built around them. The full checklist runs to 51 checks.

RefCheckHowCatches
C-01 Quantity vs PO and packing list Full carton tally, SKU-level Short shipment
C-02 Moisture content (solid wood) Moisture meter, multiple readings per sampled piece, range vs destination limit Unseasoned timber cracking
C-03 Dimensions vs approved spec Calipers and tape on sampled pieces, tolerance per spec sheet Size and colour mismatch
C-04 Structural and joint integrity Racking, load and wobble checks referencing EN 1728 Joint and frame failure
C-05 Finish and colour vs golden sample Side by side under a daylight lamp, batch drift noted Finish bloom in transit
C-06 Workmanship defects AQL 2.5 major / 4.0 minor, classified against the Defect Library Defect Library
C-07 Hardware kits and assembly guides Kit-by-kit count against the bill of materials on sampled flat-packs Wrong or missing hardware
C-08 Function and moving parts Drawers, hinges, extensions, locks — cycle tested Tips over with drawers open
C-09 Packaging integrity Carton spec, corner protection, drop test on sampled cartons referencing ISTA 3A Container loading damage
C-10 Marks, labels and barcodes Shipping marks, country of origin, client labels scanned Full checklist
Timing

When to inspect furniture: five points in an order

One inspection at the end catches what is already built. Each earlier point catches a different risk, while you still have leverage over it.

WhenInspectionWhat it answersPrice
Before the order Supplier verification Is this a real manufacturer at that address? Documents, premises, export history. $299
Before a programme Factory audit Process, QC system, real capacity and subcontracting, scored on site. $449
At 20–50% complete During-production inspection Catch defects while rework is cheap and the vessel date is still safe. from $249
At 80% packed Pre-shipment inspection A random AQL sample checked against the C-01→C-10 list before the balance payment. $249
On stuffing day Container loading supervision Count, condition, dunnage and the seal, witnessed and photographed. $249

Timing a pre-shipment inspection: book when production is at least 80% complete and goods are packed, 5 to 7 days before your container date, so rework fits before the vessel. For a first order, the First Order Shield covers verification, the production check and the pre-shipment inspection in one package.

References

The standards behind a furniture inspection

Every finding in a report is referenced to a standard, so you can check the reasoning, not just the verdict.

StandardWhat it is used forRead more
ISO 2859-1 (AQL) How many pieces are sampled and how many defects a lot may carry: AQL 2.5 for major and 4.0 for minor defects at General Inspection Level II, unless your contract says otherwise. Critical defects: zero. AQL table and calculator
EN 1728 · EN 12520 · EN 12521 European strength and durability references for seating and tables, used for the structural checks. EU furniture strength standards
ISTA 3A The reference for drop tests on parcel-shipped and flat-pack cartons. Packaging & transit validation
BS 5852 Match and cigarette fire-label checks on upholstery bound for the UK. UK fire safety rules
Moisture limit for your market Solid wood readings judged against the climate it is going to, not a generic figure. Moisture content, explained
Your specification Golden sample, spec sheet and tolerances. The contract is always the first standard. Write your own checklist
Coverage

Furniture quality inspection in Jodhpur and across India

Qualis is based in Jodhpur, so a furniture quality inspection in Jodhpur can happen the same day it is booked. The same inspectors cover India's other furniture clusters:

Bookings are confirmed within 24 hours, and the report follows within 24 hours of the visit. Buying from several Jodhpur factories at once? See order management and container consolidation.

Pricing

What a furniture quality inspection costs

The fee is fixed at booking and is the same whether the lot passes or fails, with no travel charges inside the six clusters. Every price is on the pricing page, and you can see a sample report before you book.

Furniture quality inspection questions

What is a furniture quality inspection?

An independent check of a furniture order against its specification, the approved golden sample and the rules of the market it is going to, done at the factory before you pay the balance. The inspector counts the goods, measures and tests a random sample, photographs every finding and gives a pass or fail.

What does a furniture quality inspection check?

Quantity against the packing list, moisture in solid wood, dimensions, structure and joints, finish and colour against the golden sample, workmanship defects, hardware kits, moving parts, packaging and labels. Our full list runs to 51 checks and is free to download as a PDF.

When should furniture be inspected?

For a pre-shipment inspection, when production is at least 80% complete and goods are packed, 5 to 7 days before your container date, so rework fits before the vessel. A during-production inspection at 20 to 50% complete catches problems while they are still cheap to fix.

How much does a furniture quality inspection cost in India?

Qualis publishes flat fees: a pre-shipment inspection is $249, a during-production inspection from $249, container loading supervision $249 and a re-inspection after rework $149. There are no travel charges inside the six clusters.

Which AQL is used for furniture?

AQL 2.5 for major defects and 4.0 for minor defects, at General Inspection Level II, with zero critical defects allowed, unless your contract sets other levels.

Do you inspect furniture in Jodhpur?

Yes. Qualis is based in Jodhpur and inspects there the same day, as in Jaipur. Delhi NCR is within 24 hours, Saharanpur and Moradabad 48 hours, and Kolkata 72 hours.

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