Practical Checklist for Managing Commercial Disputes When Importing from China
Before Contracting During Production and Execution When Dispute Arises Arbitration and Enforcement (When Needed) Ready Templates 1) Balanced Arbitration Clause“Any disputes arising from or relating to this contract shall be referred to arbitration at [Institution] under its current rules. The arbitration venue shall be [City], the language of proceedings shall be [Language], and the governing law of this contract shall be the law of [Country]. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of [Number] arbitrators.” 2) Inspection and Quality Clause“During Production Inspection (DPI) and Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) shall be conducted by an accredited third party. Successful inspection constitutes a prerequisite for payment release.” 3) Specification Changes Clause“No modification to specifications or schedules shall be valid except by written contractual addendum signed by both parties, and purchase price shall be updated according to the agreed formula.” Measurable Success Indicators