If the contract allows reinspection, the time and place of reinspection should be clearly stated, because it concerns the interests of both buyers and sellers. The choice of time and place mainly depends on what kind of goods (natural attributes of goods) are.
Method for setting re-inspection time:
(1) XXX days after the ship arrives.
1) A few days after landing.
Once the ship arrives at the destination port, regardless of whether the goods have been unloaded, this method begins to calculate the number of days allowed for reinspection. Obviously, if the port is crowded, the ship can't unload immediately after arrival, which is unfavorable to the buyer.
In this method, regardless of whether the goods are loaded or unloaded, the reinspection period is calculated from the time when the carrying vessel arrives at the shore. Obviously, this method is not good for the buyer when the port is congested and it is impossible to unload the ship immediately after landing.
(2) XXX days after the goods are discharged
2) A few days after unloading
This method is beneficial to the buyer, because only after the goods are unloaded from the cargo ship does it begin to calculate the number of days allowed for reinspection.
This method is beneficial to the buyer, because the reinspection period will only begin to be counted after the goods are unloaded from the carrying vessel.
Length of time limit
Time limit length
If re-inspection is allowed in the contract, there must be a time limit for re-inspection, generally 30- 180 days after unloading or ship arrival, which should be determined according to the nature of the goods and the unloading facilities at the destination port.
If the contract allows re-inspection, the time limit must be specified, generally 30 days after unloading to 180 days or after the ship arrives at the shore; This time limit is determined by the nature of the goods and the capacity of the loading and unloading facilities at the port of destination.
If agricultural products and perishable products are to be reinspected, the time limit should be very short for obvious reasons. For commodities such as chemicals and minerals, the time limit can be longer. For electrical appliances and complete sets of equipment, the time limit should be longer, because installation and testing need more time. In this case, the time limit for initial installation should be set.
If agricultural products or perishable products need to be re-examined, the cycle should obviously be shortened; For chemical products or ores, the time limit should be extended. For electrical equipment and complete sets of equipment, this cycle is longer, because it takes time to install and debug; Of course, in this case, the initial installation time should be limited.
The unloading facilities at the port of destination are another consideration. When the port is crowded and unloading may be delayed, the time limit for reinspection should be long enough, especially since the loading vessel arrives at the destination port.
Loading and unloading facilities at the destination port is another factor to consider. When the port is congested and the unloading may be delayed, the time limit for re-inspection should be long enough, especially the first method (ship berthing calculation method).
Place of reinspection
Re-inspection place
There must be clear regulations in the localities. There are several ways:
The re-inspection location should be clear. There are several ways:
(1) on deck
on deck
(2) Bonds
In the warehouse (bonded)
(3) Final destination
At the destination
(4) The business place of the buyer
In the buyer's office (within the business scope, such as the warehouse rented by the buyer? )
The choice of location mainly depends on the nature of the goods. Some goods can be reinspected on the dock, while others can only be reinspected at the buyer's business premises.
The choice of location is mainly determined by the attributes of goods. Some goods can be reinspected directly on the deck, while others must be reinspected in the buyer's office.