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Check production, packing, paperwork and payments before your garments leave the factory.
The last few days before goods ship are where small oversights become expensive: wrong counts, late bookings and missing information. This checklist walks through what to confirm before an order leaves the factory. Customs and shipping documents differ by country, so ask your freight forwarder or customs broker what you need. See also how to calculate CBM and plan a container load.
Make sure the goods are right before they leave.
Packing mistakes cause problems at the other end.
Confirm what the forwarder needs, and when.
Know what is due, and who receives the goods.
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Confirm production and inspection are finished, goods are packed, marked and counted correctly, the booking and documents are in place, and payments and delivery are arranged.
It depends on the countries and the goods, so ask your freight forwarder or customs broker what is required for your shipment.
Many buyers do a final inspection when the order is finished and packed, so problems can be fixed before shipping.