FCDC Motor prepared this FCDC pre-shipment inspection checklist for dirt bike dealers, importers and wholesale buyers who need proof before paying the balance, loading a container or confirming a repeat order.
Quick answer: what should a dealer inspect before shipment?
Before a dirt bike shipment leaves China, a dealer should confirm the written order, exact model mix, visible product condition, packing method, spare-parts list, export documents, battery or charger documents where relevant, and the support route for any issue found after arrival. The goal is not to create a generic pass/fail promise; it is to collect evidence that matches the FCDC Motor quote and the destination requirements.
Pre-shipment inspection checklist for dirt bike dealers
| Checkpoint | What to verify | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Order identity | Buyer name, model codes, colors, quantity, destination, trade term and written configuration. | Signed proforma invoice, model links, packing list draft and final quote reference. |
| Product condition | Frame, plastics, wheels, brakes, suspension, controls, fasteners, wiring and visible finish before packing. | Batch photos, short walkaround video, close-ups of any changed configuration and date-marked inspection notes. |
| Function check | Basic running, brake response, lights where equipped, charger pairing for electric models and obvious assembly issues. | Short running or system-check video when the order stage and product type allow it. |
| Packing and loading | Carton or crate condition, labels, model separation, spare-parts placement and container loading sequence. | Packing photos, carton marks, loading photos and final quantity confirmation. |
| Spare parts | Wear parts, crash-prone items, model-specific service items and warranty-response parts for the first sales cycle. | Parts list matched to the first-container spare-parts kit owner. |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill path, certificate questions and destination import forms. | Document draft review plus unresolved questions for the import guide. |
| Battery boundary | Lithium battery identity, charger information, package handling and whether a UN 38.3 test summary is needed. | Battery label, charger label and handoff to the electric document checklist. |
Use official import sources as boundaries, not sales promises
- CBP reasonable care guidance is used as a buyer-side reminder: importers are responsible for checking classification, value, origin and entry accuracy instead of relying on a supplier slogan.
- EPA importing-vehicles publications and forms are used as the U.S. document boundary for vehicles and engines. FCDC Motor does not turn this page into legal advice or a universal import approval.
- IATA lithium battery guidance is used for electric dirt bike battery-shipping questions and UN 38.3 document awareness.
- Destination road use, registration, emissions, safety and battery transport requirements depend on the exact model, configuration, destination and written documents. Confirm them before advertising a motorcycle as road legal or certified.
What to send FCDC Motor before balance payment
Model and quantity
List each model, displacement or battery class, color, quantity, product page and any approved substitutions. Do not rely on chat screenshots alone.
Inspection priority
Tell FCDC which details matter most for your market: showroom finish, trail durability, spare parts, electric charger pairing, packing marks or document timing.
Destination questions
Send the destination country or port, importer role, intended off-road or fleet use and unresolved customs, EPA, safety or battery-document questions.
Support handoff
Record who will receive photos, shipment updates, technical notes and after-sales replies after the dirt bikes arrive.
How this checklist fits the FCDC Motor owner pages
Use this checklist after the buyer has already chosen a model mix and before shipment evidence is closed. Earlier sourcing decisions belong to the wholesale dirt bikes from China owner and the dealer startup guide. Import documents belong to the import guide. Warranty or arrival issues belong to the FCDC warranty and after-sales workflow.
FAQ
Does a pre-shipment inspection guarantee import approval?
No. It helps match the shipment to the written order and collect evidence before dispatch. Import approval, registration and road-use status depend on the destination rules and the exact product documents.
Should every dealer use a third-party inspection company?
Some buyers use supplier evidence for small controlled orders, while larger or higher-risk orders may justify a third-party inspection. The decision should match order value, buyer experience, product complexity and destination risk.
Can FCDC Motor confirm fixed lead time or inventory from this checklist?
No. Availability, production timing, packing sequence and delivery terms must be confirmed in the current written quotation for the exact model and destination.
Prepare a shipment-ready motorcycle quote
Send FCDC Motor your model list, quantity, destination, document questions, inspection priority and spare-parts plan so the team can connect the quote with practical pre-shipment evidence.