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, a loading supervision, or a basic factory audit on a small-to-mid order. 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).
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.