Quality Control
What to Expect from a Pre-Shipment Inspection in Nepal
A step-by-step guide to how PSI works for carpet and handicraft orders, including what inspectors check and how to read your report.
March 12, 2025Read more
KATHMANDU-BASED · NEPAL SPECIALISTS
Nepal's Trusted
Sourcing, Inspection
& Quality Control
Partner
Source, audit, and inspect Nepali products with a Kathmandu team that manages supplier checks, factory visits, shipment inspections, and local coordination from start to finish.
Kathmandu-Based
AQL Standard Reports
24hr Report Delivery
Nepal Specialist Since 2020
Clients in 15+ Countries
WHAT WE DO
Complete Quality Control for Nepal Imports
Whether you import carpets, cashmere, felt products, or handicrafts from Nepal, we are your independent quality partner on the ground.
Most requested
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
Your finished goods inspected at the factory before shipment. Quantity, quality, packaging, and defect rate all documented with 40–80 photos and videos. Report delivered within 24 hours.
Learn moreMid-Production Inspection (MPI)
Catch defects while there is still time to fix them. We visit the factory when 30–50% of your order is complete, so problems do not multiply across the remaining production run.
Learn moreProduct Sourcing
Your product sourcing partner in Nepal. Whether you need a sourcing agent or a turnkey supplier, we deliver. Supplier discovery, inspections, factory audits, and quality control.
Learn moreFactory & Supplier Audit
Before placing your first Nepal order, know exactly what you are working with. Capacity, quality systems, workforce, social compliance. Full written report in 3 working days.
Learn moreSupplier Sourcing
Need a new Nepal manufacturer? We identify, qualify, and shortlist suppliers that match your product requirements, quality standards, and price targets, using a decade of factory relationships.
Learn moreTrade Advisory
Documentation, customs requirements, shipping options, and compliance. We guide you through every step of importing from Nepal. Essential for first-time Nepal buyers.
Learn moreOngoing QC Partnership
Regular importers can retain us on a monthly basis with a fixed fee, priority scheduling, dedicated account contact, and discounted inspection rates.
Learn moreTHE PROCESS
From Request to Report in 3 Simple Steps
01
Send Your Request
Tell us your order details: factory name, product type, quantity, and your specifications. Use the quote form or email info@nepalts.com. We respond within 8 business hours.
02
We Schedule the Visit
We confirm the factory visit date directly with your supplier. Our Kathmandu-based inspector travels to the factory, with Kathmandu Valley included and clear outside-valley travel pricing.
03
Receive Your Report
Within 24 hours of the factory visit, you receive a complete photo and video-documented inspection report. Pass, fail, or conditional with clear findings and recommended actions.
PRODUCT SPECIALISATION
We Know Nepal's Handmade Goods Sector
Nepal's handmade goods require specialist inspection knowledge. Knot counts, fibre content, dye fastness, felt density. Our inspectors know exactly what to check for each product category.
Carpets & Rugs
Hand-knotted, tufted, Tibetan-style, Dhurrie
Felt & Wool
Felted balls, slippers, home decor, pet products
Cashmere & Pashmina
Shawls, scarves, stoles, wraps, fibre blends
Singing Bowls
Hand-hammered, antique, machine-made, sets
Handicrafts
Metal crafts, wood carvings, thangka, statues
Garments & Textiles
Hemp, cotton, hand-loomed, ethical fashion
WHY NEPAL TRADE SOLUTIONS
Local Depth.
International Standards.
We work exclusively in Nepal, which means deeper factory relationships, faster response times, and no guesswork about local conditions, seasonal production cycles, or supplier practices.
Our founder has over a decade of experience in Nepal's trade sector, with hands-on knowledge of the carpet, felt, pashmina, and handicraft manufacturing ecosystems in Kathmandu Valley and beyond.
We are not a global inspection agency that visits Nepal occasionally. We are based in Kathmandu. We know the factories, the workshop districts, and the right people. That local depth is what protects your orders.
10+
Years in Nepal trade
24hr
Report turnaround
6
Product specialisations
100%
Nepal focused
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Trusted by International Buyers
“
Nepal Trade Solutions gave us complete confidence in our Nepal sourcing. Their PSI report was thorough, professionally documented, and delivered on time. We caught a sizing issue that would have cost us significantly had it reached our warehouse.
— International Buyer, Europe
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Resources for Nepal Importers
Sourcing
5 Red Flags When Sourcing Pashmina from Nepal
From fibre-blend misrepresentation to inconsistent weight, here is what experienced buyers look for before placing a cashmere order.
February 28, 2025Read more
Trade Advisory
Nepal Import Documentation: A Checklist for New Buyers
Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificates, and customs paperwork. The complete list for importing from Nepal for the first time.
February 10, 2025Read more