This multilateral trade agreement, which falls under the jurisdiction of the World Trade Organization, governs pre-shipment inspection procedures (WTO). In accordance with this agreement, member governments may designate special inspection institutions to carry out pre-shipment inspection activities in the territory of the exporter by obtaining government authorization or awarding a government contract to do so. These institutions are responsible for determining the quantity, quality, price, and tariff classification of imported products. In order for the customs of the importing country to levy import duties and for the importer to submit a foreign exchange application, the pre shipment inspection certificate is critical documentation. Customs officials in the importing country may fine the importer up to 1-2 times the FOB value of the goods if there is no pre-shipment inspection certificate, or they could order the goods to be returned. Pre shipment inspection is important in all countries around the world, but do you understand why? Do you understand the importance of pre shipment inspection?