It is important for an export firm to go in for pre-shipment inspection due to the following reasons:

a. It is an important step to inspect products by a competent agency as designated by the government.

b. The government had introduced the Export Quality Control and Inspection Act in 1963 and had authorized some agencies to act as an inspection agency.

c. If the product to be exported falls under this category, the firm has to contact the export inspection agency to obtain the inspection certificate.