Third-party furniture inspection in Vietnam typically costs $250–$350 per man-day. One man-day covers a single inspector for one factory visit — enough for a standard pre-shipment inspection or a loading supervision on a small-to-mid order. FurnitureQC inspections start at $299 per man-day, and your first inspection is $199 (see our prices). Larger orders or multiple factories require additional man-days. FurnitureQC confirms the exact man-day count and a fixed quote within 2 business hours of your inquiry.
What one man-day includes
- A furniture-specialist inspector on site for a full working day.
- AQL sampling, measurement, function and structural checks to your spec.
- HD defect photography and data capture.
- A comprehensive English PDF report within 24 hours.
- Domestic travel within the southern manufacturing belt (HCMC, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An).
FurnitureQC prices
Fixed, published prices in USD. Each man-day includes one furniture-specialist inspector, travel within HCMC, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An, and an English PDF report with photos within 24 hours.
| Service | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Pre-production, during-production or pre-shipment inspection (AQL), container loading supervision | From $299 per man-day |
| Your first inspection with us (new clients, one man-day) | $199 |
| 5-day inspection pack (use across orders and factories) | $1,350 ($270 per man-day) |
| Factory / supplier readiness audit: capacity, QC system, finishing line, packing, US compliance awareness (CARB/TSCA, ASTM F2057, CPSIA, Prop 65), scored risk report | $650 per day |
| Sourcing and supplier shortlist: factory identification, vetting and qualification | $750 per shortlist |
Lab and accredited compliance testing are quoted separately. Remote provinces or next-day dispatch may add to the man-day price, and we confirm any extra before booking.
Book your $199 first inspection
What drives the price up or down
| Factor | Effect on cost |
|---|---|
| Order quantity & SKU count | Larger AQL samples and more SKUs need more man-days |
| Factory location | Remote provinces add travel time |
| Inspection level (Normal / Tightened) | Tightened sampling inspects more units |
| Lab / compliance testing | Accredited-lab fees are quoted separately |
| Urgency | Next-day dispatch may carry a premium |
Why the inspection pays for itself
A single container of defective furniture can mean thousands in returns, markdowns, or a retailer chargeback — far more than a few hundred dollars of inspection. Clients running our pre-shipment program report 70–90% fewer quality-related returns, and in one case a moisture-content catch on solid oak prevented a $400,000 claim. Inspection is not a cost center; it is the cheapest risk control in your supply chain.
How to get an exact quote
Send your factory location, product type, order quantity and target ship date. We reply with a fixed man-day quote within 2 business hours — no obligation.