The Complete Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) & Container Loading Checklist for India Imports
What our field engineers inspect at Indian warehouses, mills, and ports before you release final balance payment—from digital moisture testing and AQL 2.5 sampling to 10–12s bolt-seal videos.
1. Lot Readiness & Random Stack Sampling (Preventing 'Front-Loading')
Unscrupulous suppliers place premium bags at the warehouse entrance while stacking high-moisture or undersized bags in the back. Our inspectors require at least 80%–100% lot readiness and pull random bags from top, middle, and bottom tiers across the entire stack.
2. Commodity-Specific Physical & Instrumental Checks
For Onions (HS 0703): ring-gauge calibration (45mm+/55mm+), double-skin curing, dry neck cut, zero rot/sprouting. For Rice (HS 1006): vernier caliper AGL check (8.35mm+ for 1121), digital moisture meter reading (<=12.5%), broken % and chalkiness count. For Turmeric (HS 0910): finger length, polish purity, moisture <=10%, and sealed sample drawing for HPLC curcumin & lead-chromate lab tests. For Cotton Textiles (HS 5205/5208): GSM weighing, reed/pick density, 4-Point roll inspection, and AQL 2.5 workmanship audit.
3. Empty Container Inspection & Stuffing Supervision (CLS)
Before a single bag or carton is loaded, our engineer checks the 20ft/40ft container interior for light leaks/holes, floor dampness, chemical odors, and reefer pre-cooling settings. During loading, we maintain a 100% bag/carton tally count.
4. Timestamped Photo Dossier & 10–12 Second Seal Video
Immediately upon door closure, we photograph and record a 10–12 second continuous video showing the loaded cargo, container number, and tamper-evident high-security bolt seal number.
Need our field team to verify a supplier, compare 4–6 quotes, or inspect your cargo?
THE TRUSTROUTES PVT. LTD. acts as your on-ground execution arm across India—recording your specifications in writing, auditing factories, and sending 10–12 second timestamped inspection videos before dispatch.