In importing or exporting any kind of waste material for reprocessing, there is always the risk that the waste products being moved will contain hazardous chemicals, pests, and other unknown harmful and prohibited substances. This unpleasant occurrence could only be avoided by conducting a thorough survey and inspection of the product(s) and that is why governments of different countries have made it imperative to have these types of products analyzed and inspected before they are imported into their respective countries.

Another reason for requiring such inspections is to ascertain that the quality of the product being shipped meets industry and consumer quality standards.

The following items are considered in the inspection and survey processes of pulp & paper:

  • Product quantity
  • Quality
  • Accuracy of H.S. Code classification
  • Container sealing
  • Packaging
  • Markings on the package(s)
  • Sample acquisition
  • Product testing and analysis
  • Loading procedure
  • Cleanness of vessels
  • Draft surveys
  • Damage surveys