**Pre-shipment inspection in Indonesia is priced per inspector man-day. Our published flat rate is USD 135 (about IDR 2,190,000) per man-day, indicative as of 2026, as of 2026, and most furniture, homeware, and garment orders clear in a single man-day. Every inspection returns a 100+ photo report within 48 hours, plus a written pass or fail scored against your AQL limits.**
That flat, per-man-day model exists to kill the oldest complaint in Indonesia sourcing: QC failure discovered only after the goods land in your warehouse. We are an independent inspection desk — part of Juara Holding Group, a Bali-based Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015 — not an official certification body or accredited surveyor. We put an inspector on the factory floor before your container leaves, and we publish the rate so you can budget before you email.
When does a pre-shipment inspection actually run?
A pre-shipment inspection (PSI), also called a final random inspection, happens after your goods are 100% produced and at least 80% packed. The inspector pulls a random sample from finished, cartoned stock — the exact condition the goods will ship in — and checks it against your specification, your approved golden sample, and your carton and labelling requirements.
This is the last practical checkpoint before loading. Book it too early and the cartons aren’t sealed; book it after the container ships and you have already lost your leverage with the supplier. For a typical Bali furniture or homeware order, one inspector completes a full-day PSI on a single 40ft-container quantity.
One honesty note worth stating plainly: commercial pre-shipment inspection for exports — furniture, homeware, garments — is a private contractual tool between you and your inspector. It is not an Indonesian government mandate. The mandatory, government-appointed PSI that the U.S. International Trade Administration describes under Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 87/2015 applies to goods imported into Indonesia and is run by accredited surveyors like KSO Sucofindo–Surveyor Indonesia. Your export QC is separate, voluntary, and entirely yours to scope.
How does AQL sampling decide pass or fail?
We sample to the ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) standard, the sampling system most Indonesian exporters and buyers already recognise. Using General Inspection Level II, the inspector draws a statistically representative sample based on your total order quantity, then classifies every defect as critical, major, or minor.
The common commercial limits we apply — and confirm with you in writing before the visit — are AQL 0 for critical, 2.5 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. If defects stay within those thresholds the lot passes; if they exceed them, it fails, and you decide whether to rework, re-inspect, or renegotiate before you release payment. You set the numbers; we hold the line on them.
Pre-shipment inspection Indonesia price (2026 rate card)
All figures below are our published flat rate, date-stamped as of 2026 and subject to change. One man-day is one qualified inspector for one working day at one factory. This is the same USD 135 man-day rate we publish across every service page, including our master [QC inspection Indonesia cost](/qc-inspection-indonesia-cost/) breakdown — one figure, no surprises.
| Service | When it runs | Man-days (typical) | Published price (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-shipment inspection (final random, AQL) | Goods 100% made, 80%+ packed | 1 man-day per ~1x40ft load | USD 135 |
| During-production inspection (DUPRO) | At 20–50% completion | 1 man-day | USD 135 |
| Container loading check (add-on) | At packing / loading | 0.5–1 man-day | from USD 68 (half-day minimum) |
| Combined DUPRO + pre-shipment | Two separate visits | 2 man-days | USD 270 |
| Lab testing (EU REACH, FDA, CE) | Via accredited partner lab | quoted per test | at lab cost + coordination |
The combined DUPRO plus pre-shipment figure is simply two man-days at the flat rate — USD 135 twice, USD 270 in total. The container loading check runs as a partial-day add-on with a half-day minimum billed at half the man-day rate, which is why it starts at USD 68 rather than the full USD 135.
What pushes an order past one man-day: quantities above a single 40ft container, high SKU counts, multiple factories in one booking, or products that need destructive checks (drop tests, seam pulls, moisture readings). We tell you the man-day count in the quote — before you commit, never after.
Two location realities affect timing more than price. Inspectors travel out to the factory, so remote Java or Sumatra workshops may add a half-day of transport time. And Bali’s tourist high seasons — July to August, and late December into early January — lengthen booking lead times, because inspector calendars fill alongside the island’s peak-season crush. Book 5 to 7 business days ahead during those windows.
How does booking a PSI work?
- Send your details. WhatsApp or email us your product, order quantity, factory city, ship date, and your AQL limits. Use the quick form below if you prefer.
- Get a fixed quote in 24 business hours. We confirm the man-day count and the flat price — no open-ended day rates, no surprise line items.
- Confirm the date. We lock an inspector for a slot once your goods hit the pack-out stage; you approve the checklist and golden-sample references in writing.
- Inspection day. The inspector runs the AQL sample on-site, photographs every defect and every carton condition, and calls the result.
- Report in 48 hours. You receive a 100+ photo report with the pass/fail verdict, defect breakdown, and packaging evidence — in time to hold or release the shipment.
Get your pre-shipment inspection quote
Ready to price your inspection? Our trade desk, operated by Bali Premium Trip, replies to every enquiry within 24 business hours with a fixed, flat-rate quote at the published USD 135 (about IDR 2,190,000) per man-day.
- WhatsApp: (https://wa.me/6281128590000)
- Email: [sales@balipremiumtrip.com](mailto:sales@balipremiumtrip.com)
Tell us the product, quantity, factory city, and ship date, and we will come back with the man-day count and the exact price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a pre-shipment inspection in Indonesia cost per order?
Our published rate is a flat USD 135 (about IDR 2,190,000) per man-day, as of 2026. Most single-container furniture, homeware, or garment orders need one man-day, so the typical order cost is USD 135. Larger volumes, multiple SKUs, or several factories add man-days, and we confirm the total in your quote before you commit.
What does one inspector man-day actually cover?
One man-day is one qualified inspector for one full working day at a single factory. For a pre-shipment inspection that covers the AQL random sample, checks against your spec and golden sample, carton and labelling verification, function tests where relevant, and 100+ documentation photos. The written pass/fail report reaches you within 48 hours of the visit.
Are there extra charges for inspections during Bali’s peak season?
The man-day rate stays flat at USD 135, but peak windows affect lead time rather than price. Bali’s high seasons run July to August and late December into early January, when inspector calendars fill fast. We recommend booking 5 to 7 business days ahead in those periods; remote factory locations may also add half a day of transport time.
Is pre-shipment inspection pricing regulated by the Indonesian government?
No. Commercial pre-shipment inspection for exports is a private, contractual service, so pricing is set by the provider, not by regulation. Government-mandated PSI — under Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 87/2015 and run by accredited surveyors such as KSO Sucofindo–Surveyor Indonesia — applies to imports into Indonesia and is a separate, unrelated cost borne by the importer.