**During-production inspection (DUPRO) in Indonesia is a mid-run quality check carried out when your order is 20-50% complete — early enough to catch and fix defects before the full run repeats them. As an independent inspection desk, we put an inspector on the factory floor, sample against your AQL, and deliver a 100+ photo report within 48 hours.**
What is during-production inspection in Indonesia?
During-production inspection — usually shortened to DUPRO — is a quality check run while your order is still being made, typically once the line reaches 20-50% completion. At that point enough finished units exist to judge real quality, yet there is still time to correct a problem before the rest of the run copies the same defect.
It is a private, contractual tool. Unlike the government pre-shipment verification Indonesia requires on goods imported into the country, commercial QC stages like DUPRO are not a legal mandate — you book them to protect your own order. The four standard stages buyers use are pre-production (checking raw materials and factory readiness), during-production (20-50% built), pre-shipment (after goods are produced and packed), and the container loading check at packing and loading.
We run DUPRO as an independent inspection desk — not an official certification body or accredited surveyor. The job is to give you an honest, photo-backed read on your goods while the run can still be steered.
What does the inspector check during production?
On the factory floor the inspector works through a defined scope rather than a quick walk-through:
- Workmanship and finish against your approved sample and specification
- AQL sampling of completed units, with critical, major and minor defect limits agreed with you in advance
- The raw materials, components and hardware actually being used on the line
- Measurements, weight, colour and assembly for furniture, homeware and garments
- Line progress, and whether the factory can realistically hit your ship date
- Early packaging and labelling where sample cartons are available
Every finding is photographed. You receive a 100+ photo report within 48 hours — the evidence that lets you approve, request rework, or hold the order before the balance is built.
During production vs pre-shipment vs government PSI — what’s the difference?
| Check | Timing | Mandatory? | Who runs it | What it protects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| During-production (DUPRO) | 20-50% built | No — private contract | Independent QC desk | Catches defects mid-run, while fixable |
| Pre-shipment / final random | 100% built and packed | No — private contract | Independent QC desk | Verifies the finished, packed order |
| Container loading check | At loading | No — private contract | Independent QC desk | Confirms correct goods, securely loaded |
| Laporan Surveyor (import PSI) | Before import into Indonesia | Yes, for listed goods | KAN-accredited surveyor | Customs clearance |
The U.S. International Trade Administration notes that Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 87/2015 requires pre-shipment verification for a broad range of goods imported into Indonesia — electronics, textiles, footwear, toys, food and cosmetics among them — conducted by government-appointed surveyors and paid for by the importer. That import PSI is issued as a Laporan Surveyor by KSO Sucofindo-Surveyor Indonesia and is needed for customs clearance. It is a separate thing from the commercial DUPRO you book on your export order, and neither replaces the other.
How much does during-production inspection cost?
We publish a flat fee per man-day, so you can budget before you enquire. As of 2026, one inspector-day covers a single factory with AQL sampling and the 100+ photo report; larger orders or extra production lines simply use more man-days. All figures below are as of 2026 and subject to change.
| Package | What’s covered | Inspector time | Flat fee (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-factory DUPRO | One factory, one product line, AQL sampling, 100+ photos | 1 man-day | USD 199 (approx IDR 3.2M) |
| Extended / high-volume DUPRO | Large PO or multiple lines at one site | 2 man-days | USD 398 (approx IDR 6.4M) |
| Multi-factory route (Bali) | 2-3 nearby factories inspected in one trip | Per man-day + travel | USD 199 / man-day |
| Off-Bali travel (Java furniture hubs, e.g. Jepara) | Sites outside Bali | Man-day + 1 travel day | Quoted per route |
Booking lead time matters here. Bali runs a dry season roughly April-October and a rainy season November-March, with tourist peaks in July-August and late December-early January. During those peaks inspector calendars fill faster, so give more notice for a DUPRO date that lands squarely inside your 20-50% window.
How does booking work?
- Send your enquiry. Message us on WhatsApp, by email, or through the form below with your factory address, product type, PO quantity, and target completion date.
- Get a quote within 24 business hours. We reply with the man-day count, any travel day, and the flat fee — no vague estimates.
- Confirm and schedule. We lock an inspection date timed to when your line hits 20-50% built, and agree the AQL levels and defect classifications.
- Inspection day. The inspector is on the factory floor, pulls the AQL sample, checks workmanship and materials, and shoots 100+ photos.
- Report within 48 hours. You receive the full photo report with defect breakdown and a clear approve / rework / hold recommendation.
Book your during-production inspection
Ready to schedule a DUPRO on your current order? Send your factory address, product, PO quantity and target completion date, and our concierge desk — operated by Bali Premium Trip — replies with a flat man-day quote within 24 business hours.
- WhatsApp: +62 811 2859 0000
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
- Or complete the enquiry form below and we will come back to you within 24 business hours.
QC Inspection Indonesia is part of Juara Holding Group, a Bali-based Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what stage of production should DUPRO happen in Indonesia?
Book it when your order reaches roughly 20-50% completion. Earlier than that and too few units exist to judge quality; much later and the whole run may already carry the same defect. The 20-50% window gives a real sample while the factory still has time to correct issues before finishing the balance.
Is during-production inspection required by Indonesian law?
No. Commercial QC stages — pre-production, during-production, pre-shipment and container loading — are private contractual tools you choose to protect your order, not government mandates. The mandatory pre-shipment verification under Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 87/2015 applies to certain goods imported into Indonesia and is a separate process from the DUPRO you book for an export order.
How is DUPRO different from a pre-shipment inspection?
Timing and purpose. DUPRO happens mid-run at 20-50% completion, so defects can still be fixed before the rest is built. A pre-shipment inspection happens after goods are produced and packed, verifying the finished order against your AQL. Many buyers use both: DUPRO to steer the run, pre-shipment to sign it off.
Can one during-production inspection cover several factories in Bali or Java?
Yes. If your factories are close together in Bali we can inspect two or three in one trip, billed per man-day plus travel. For furniture and homeware hubs off the island, such as Jepara in Central Java, we add a travel day and quote the route. Each factory still receives its own AQL sampling and photo report.
How soon do I get the report after the inspection?
Within 48 hours of the inspection day. You receive the full 100+ photo report with the AQL result, defect breakdown by critical, major and minor, and a clear approve, rework or hold recommendation — fast enough to act on the current run rather than discovering problems only after goods arrive.