**QC inspection in Indonesia is billed as a flat, published fee per man-day — never a percentage of order value. Our 2026 rate card runs USD 135per inspector-day for standard inspection, USD 135for specialized high-complexity work, and USD 135for a factory or social-compliance audit. One man-day covers up to eight on-site hours at one factory.**
Most buyers get a percentage-of-order quote and no idea what they are actually paying for. We publish the numbers instead. This page is the master rate card for QC Inspection Indonesia. Every quote we issue, and every price quoted elsewhere on this site, traces back to the same three published figures below — USD 135, USD 135, USD 135 — so the rate you read here is the rate you read anywhere on the site. Below is the full schedule as of 2026: the three published day rates, what each one covers, how travel and minimum charges work, and why a 20-foot container costs differently than a 200-piece sample run. All figures are date-stamped as of 2026 and subject to change.
What does one man-day of QC inspection cost?
One man-day is the unit everything is priced on: one inspector, up to eight working hours, at one factory location. The scope of the work sets which of three published rates applies — and nothing else. The category of goods (furniture, homeware, or garment) changes the checklist, not the rate; complexity and audit depth are what move the number.
| Service | Typical duration | What the man-day covers | Published rate (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production inspection (PPI) | 1 man-day | Raw materials, components, factory readiness before the line starts | USD 135 |
| During-production inspection (DUPRO) | 1 man-day | In-line workmanship at roughly 20–50% output, early defect catch | USD 135 |
| Pre-shipment inspection (final random) | 1 man-day | Finished, packed goods sampled to AQL 2.5 / 4.0, 100+ photos | USD 135 |
| Container loading check (CLC) | 1 man-day | Correct SKUs, carton count, load securing, container sealing | USD 135 |
| Specialized / high-complexity inspection | 1 man-day | Multi-SKU garment AQL runs, furniture moisture + load testing, mixed-category loads | USD 135 |
| Factory / social-compliance audit | 1–2 man-days | Systems, capacity, records, worker-welfare review | USD 135per day |
| Lab testing (REACH / FDA / CE) | Add-on | Arranged via accredited third-party lab | Quoted separately |
USD 135is the standard generic-inspection rate — the number to use for a routine pre-shipment, DUPRO, PPI, or container loading check. USD 135covers work that runs longer or harder inside the same eight hours: multiple SKUs sampled to separate AQL plans, furniture that needs moisture and load testing, or mixed-category consignments. USD 135is the audit rate, where the inspector reviews a factory’s systems, capacity, and worker welfare rather than a single production run. Three rates, one card, no percentage markup anywhere.
That is a flat inspection-desk schedule, not a surveyor fee. We are an independent QC desk, not an official certification body or a KAN-accredited surveyor — a distinction that matters for cost, which we explain below.
What is included in the flat fee, and what is not?
Included: the inspector’s on-site day, AQL sampling to your chosen level, workmanship and function checks, measurement and packaging review, and a photo report of 100+ images delivered within 48 hours. A written pass / fail / pending result with defect classification comes with every job.
Not included, quoted openly before you book:
- Travel fee — waived for factories inside greater Denpasar and Bali’s south. Factories elsewhere in Bali or on Java, Sumatra, or the eastern islands carry a stated travel fee of roughly USD 35–90, or one extra man-day where an overnight stay is unavoidable.
- Lab testing for EU REACH, US FDA, or CE compliance — priced by the lab, arranged on request.
- Weekend or public-holiday inspections — bookable, at a premium agreed in writing first.
There is no percentage-of-order markup and no per-carton surcharge hiding in the invoice. You see man-days multiplied by the published day rate, plus any travel line, before you commit.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. The minimum is one man-day, even when a small consignment is checked in three hours. An inspector still travels, samples, photographs, and writes the report, so the day is charged in full. This is why a 200-piece order and a 2,000-piece order can cost the same USD 135if both fit inside a single standard man-day — the driver is inspection hours and scope, not order value.
How does full-container cost differ from a small order?
Sample size drives duration, and duration drives cost. A single 20-foot or 40-foot container of one product usually clears one standard man-day. But volume, multiple SKUs, or multiple factories push the job past eight hours into a second man-day — or into the specialized rate when several SKUs each need their own AQL plan.
| Scenario | Likely man-days | Indicative cost (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small order, one SKU, one Bali factory | 1 | USD 135+ any travel |
| One full container, single SKU | 1 | USD 135+ any travel |
| Full container, mixed SKUs / high count | 1.5–2 | USD 203–270 + any travel |
| Two factories, same trip | 2 | USD 270 + travel |
| Factory audit + pre-shipment together | 2 | USD 270 (USD 135 + USD 135inspection) + travel |
Peak tourist periods — July to August, and late December to early January — lengthen inspector booking lead times across Bali, so book earlier in those windows to hold your ship date and avoid weekend premiums.
How booking a QC inspection works
- Send your enquiry by WhatsApp or email with product, factory location, order quantity, and target ship date. We reply within 24 business hours.
- Get a flat written quote — man-days multiplied by the published day rate (USD 135, USD 135, USD 135), plus any travel line. No percentage pricing, no surprises.
- Lock the date. Confirm the inspection window; in peak season, reserve early.
- Inspector on-site. AQL sampling, workmanship, measurement, packaging, and 100+ photos captured.
- Report within 48 hours — pass / fail / pending with photo evidence, so a QC failure is caught before goods leave the factory, not after they land in your warehouse.
One note on mandatory government inspection
Commercial QC — the four stages above — is a private contractual tool, not an Indonesian government mandate. It is separate from the pre-shipment verification (PSI) Indonesia requires on many imports into the country. The U.S. International Trade Administration notes Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 87/2015 requires PSI by government-appointed surveyors, with procedural rules under MoT Regulation No. 16 of 2021 (dated 1 April 2021) and surveyors accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN). That process runs through KSO Sucofindo–Surveyor Indonesia, which issues the Laporan Surveyor for customs, and its cost is borne by the importer. If you need that official surveyor report, it is a different line item from our commercial inspection — we will tell you plainly rather than blur the two.
Get your flat quote
Send the details and we will price it in man-days, in writing, within 24 business hours.
- WhatsApp: (https://wa.me/6281128590000)
- Email: [sales@balipremiumtrip.com](mailto:sales@balipremiumtrip.com)
Quotes and enquiries are handled by the Bali Premium Trip trade desk. QC Inspection Indonesia is part of Juara Holding Group, a Bali-based Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum charge for inspection in Bali?
Yes — one man-day is the floor, currently USD 135for a standard inspection as of 2026. Even if a small consignment is inspected in a few hours, the inspector still travels, samples, photographs, and writes the report, so a full day is charged. Small and large orders can therefore cost the same if both finish inside one man-day.
Do inspection companies charge travel fees in Bali?
We waive travel inside greater Denpasar and Bali’s south. Factories elsewhere in Bali or on other islands carry a stated travel fee of roughly USD 35–90, or one extra man-day when an overnight stay is unavoidable. The travel line is quoted in writing before you book, never added after the invoice.
Why is the standard rate USD 135when specialized and audit work costs more?
USD 135is the routine-inspection rate for a single production run — pre-shipment, DUPRO, PPI, or a container loading check. USD 135applies when the same eight hours carry heavier work: several SKUs each on their own AQL plan, furniture moisture and load testing, or mixed-category loads. USD 135is the audit rate, where the inspector reviews a factory’s systems, capacity, records, and worker welfare rather than one batch of goods.
Does the price change for furniture, homeware, or garment?
No. Product category sets the checklist and the sampling detail, not the day rate. A furniture inspection and a garment inspection both bill at the same USD 135 rate if each fits inside one man-day. What moves the number is duration, SKU count, and audit depth — never the type of goods and never the value of your order.
Is QC inspection required by the Indonesian government?
Commercial QC is a private, contractual tool, not a government mandate. It is separate from the official pre-shipment verification (PSI) Indonesia requires on many imports, which is performed by government-appointed KAN-accredited surveyors through KSO Sucofindo–Surveyor Indonesia and priced separately. If you need that official surveyor report, we will say so and point you to it rather than bundle it into our fee.
How fast do I get the inspection report?
Within 48 hours of the on-site visit you receive a photo report of 100+ images plus a written pass / fail / pending result with defect classification. The point of the timeline is simple: a QC failure gets caught before the goods leave the factory, not after they arrive in your warehouse.