Processes › Pre-shipment packaging drop test — CN→JO (EVSE)
Pre-Shipment Packaging Drop Test — Corridor CN→JO (Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V)
Standard Operating Procedure · Tradvolt Logistics · Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V vertical EVSE units shipped from China to Jordan. Document: SOP-EVSE-DRP-CNJO-01. OEM Service Manual reference: "Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V Service Manual", doc. no. TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN, Rev. 02 (2026-03-15), supplied with each quote. Evidence date: 2026-09-22.
Verdict
Verdict: PASS-conditional. This SOP confirms that as-packed Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V vertical EVSE units pass an ISTA Procedure 3A packaging drop test before release on the China → Jordan corridor; pass criteria, sample owners, and required outputs are defined below. Limitation: drop-height figures and pass-criteria thresholds depend on the OEM Service Manual revision stated above and on the ISTA Procedure 3A drop-height table in force on the test date. Horizon: SOP applies to batches booked on or after the evidence date and is re-validated whenever TV-EVSE-22kW-V Service Manual Rev. 02 is superseded.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V (vertical AC EVSE, 22 kW, display + connector) |
| Origin → Destination | China factory → Jordan (port of entry: Aqaba) |
| Horizon | Effective from evidence date 2026-09-22; re-validated on each Service Manual revision |
| Limitation | Drop height and pass criteria bound to OEM Service Manual TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 (2026-03-15) and to the ISTA Procedure 3A drop-height table active on the test date |
| Decision | Batch released for export booking only when all sampled units satisfy §7 pass criteria |
1. Reference framework
| Reference | Scope of use in this SOP |
|---|---|
| ISTA Procedure 3A — Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipments (70 kg or less) | Drop sequence, drop-height selection by pack weight, pass criteria for the parcel handling simulation. [Claim | Src: ISTA — Procedure 3A | URL: https://www.ista.org/procedures.html | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| IEC 60068-2-31 — Environmental testing — Part 2-31: Tests — Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens | Drop orientations (face, edge, corner) and the free-fall drop method for equipment-type specimens. [Claim | Src: IEC 60068-2-31 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6017 | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V Service Manual — doc. no. TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN, Rev. 02 (2026-03-15) | computed gross weight, centre of gravity, declared packaging geometry, and OEM checklist pass criteria for the TV-EVSE-22kW-V vertical unit. [Claim | Src: Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V Service Manual, Rev. 02 (2026-03-15) | URL: supplied with quote | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| ISO 2859-1:1999 — Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes | AQL-based sample selection for batch inspection. [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 | URL: https://www.iso.org/search.html?q=2859 | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| ICC Incoterms 2020 | Defines transfer of risk and cost responsibilities on the CN→JO corridor. [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| FIATA — Mode of transport and handling guidance | Handling events modelled in the test (stacking, lifting, transport). [Claim | Src: FIATA | URL: https://fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Jordan Customs Department — official portal | Source of HS classification and applicable import duty rates for consignments arriving at the port of entry. [Claim | Src: Jordan Customs Department | URL: https://www.customs.gov.jo/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| IEC 61851-1:2017 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1 | Defines the EVSE equipment class the TV-EVSE-22kW-V belongs to and the general functional requirements the post-drop self-test must still satisfy. [Claim | Src: IEC 61851-1:2017 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644 | accessed 2026-09-21] |
2. Step sequence
| Step # | Action | Owner | Input doc | Output doc | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive shipment request and confirm corridor CN→JO, Incoterm, and customer-required test method. | Tradvolt Customer Operations | Sales Order; Customer Handling Spec | Order Brief | Order Brief signed by Customer Operations and filed to the shipment ID. |
| 2 | Pull OEM packing drawing, declared gross weight (kg), and dimensions (mm) for the TV-EVSE-22kW-V per the TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 Service Manual. | OEM Factory Engineer | TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 — Packaging and Handling section | Packing Method Statement (PMS) | PMS lists exact gross weight in kg and outer dimensions in mm as recorded in TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02. |
| 3 | Select drop height (mm) and drop sequence based on the TV-EVSE-22kW-V verified pack weight, per ISTA 3A drop-height table. | Tradvolt QA Engineer | PMS; ISTA Procedure 3A | Drop Test Plan (DTP) | DTP records the chosen drop height in mm (selected from the ISTA 3A table for the TV-EVSE-22kW-V pack weight) and each drop orientation. |
| 4 | Stage a representative TV-EVSE-22kW-V unit inside its finished, export-grade pack on the drop surface. | Tradvolt QA Engineer | PMS; DTP | Staging Photo Set | Staging Photo Set shows TV-EVSE-22kW-V unit, pack, and drop zone clear of personnel. |
| 5 | Execute the drop sequence: corner drop, edge drop, and face drop, using a mechanical lifting aid. | Tradvolt QA Engineer | DTP; IEC 60068-2-31 | Drop Event Log | Drop Event Log records date, time, orientation, and drop height in mm for each drop on the TV-EVSE-22kW-V pack. |
| 6 | Inspect the pack and the TV-EVSE-22kW-V unit post-drop against the TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 OEM Service Manual pass criteria checklist. | Tradvolt QA Engineer + OEM Engineer (witness) | SOP-EVSE-DRP-CNJO-01-checklist; TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 | Inspection Result Form | Inspection Result Form shows PASS or FAIL for each TV-EVSE-22kW-V criterion in TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02. |
| 7 | Compile the drop test report with measurements, photos, and signatures of the QA Engineer and OEM witness. | Tradvolt QA Engineer | Drop Event Log; Inspection Result Form; Staging Photo Set | Drop Test Report (DTR) | DTR signed by Tradvolt QA and OEM Engineer, filed to shipment ID. |
| 8 | Release the batch for export booking only if all sampled TV-EVSE-22kW-V units pass. | Tradvolt Logistics Coordinator | DTR; ISO 2859-1 AQL table | Batch Release Note | Batch Release Note references the DTR number and shipment ID. |
| 9 | Archive the drop test record against the shipment ID for the contractual retention period. | Tradvolt Document Controller | DTR; Batch Release Note | Archived Shipment File | Archived Shipment File retrievable by shipment ID within 1 business day. |
3. Document checklist
- SOP-EVSE-DRP-CNJO-01.pdf — master SOP, version-controlled
- SOP-EVSE-DRP-CNJO-01-checklist.pdf — pass criteria checklist used at Step 6, aligned to TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02
- PMS-TV-EVSE-22KW-V-Rev02.pdf — Packing Method Statement for the TV-EVSE-22kW-V per TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02
- DTP-{shipment-ID}.pdf — Drop Test Plan with chosen drop height in mm
- DropEventLog-{shipment-ID}.xlsx — chronological log of drop events
- InspectionResult-{shipment-ID}.pdf — post-drop inspection results against the TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 OEM checklist
- DTR-{shipment-ID}.pdf — final Drop Test Report
- BatchRelease-{shipment-ID}.pdf — release note linked to the DTR
4. Corridor timeline (CN → JO)
| Milestone | Typical lead-time | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging drop test at origin (CN factory) | 48 hours after TV-EVSE-22kW-V unit readiness | Depends on PMS and DTP being approved (Steps 2–3). |
| Export booking and pickup from CN factory | indicative — depends on carrier schedule | Depends on Batch Release Note (Step 8). |
| Origin customs clearance (CN) | indicative — depends on declaration | Depends on commercial invoice and packing list being filed. |
| Sea or air transit to Aqaba (JO) | indicative — depends on mode and routing | Depends on carrier schedule and Incoterms 2020 point of transfer. [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Destination customs clearance (JO) | indicative — depends on HS classification and duties | Depends on HS code, declared value, and Jordan Customs review. |
| Last-mile delivery to consignee in JO | indicative — depends on consignee location | Depends on release by destination customs. |
All transit lead-times above are indicative and remain UNCERTAIN until a carrier booking is confirmed.
5. Cost slots
| Cost line | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging drop test fee (per TV-EVSE-22kW-V batch) | Per DTP, based on drop sequence and number of samples | indicative — quote on request |
| Origin handling in CN | Per carrier tariff | UNCERTAIN — depends on carrier |
| International freight CN→JO | Per mode (sea or air), per kg or per m³ | UNCERTAIN — depends on booking |
| Origin customs clearance (CN) | Per broker tariff | indicative — quote on request |
| Destination customs clearance (JO) | Per Jordan Customs tariff and applicable duties | UNCERTAIN — see Duty/HS block below |
| Last-mile delivery in JO | Per consignee address and weight | indicative — quote on request |
6. Duty / HS code block
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Goods description | Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V vertical AC EVSE charging station, 22 kW, with display and connector |
| Indicative HS classification (WCO HS 2022 basis) | Heading 8537 — Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or distribution of electricity. [Claim | Src: WCO Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System — 2022 edition | URL: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/instrument-and-tools/hs-nomenclature-2022-edition.aspx | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| HS code for the equipment/parts | PENDING — lookup against the Jordan Customs national tariff and the Chinese export declaration before shipment. [Claim | Src: Jordan Customs Department | URL: https://www.customs.gov.jo/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Import duty rate (Jordan) | PENDING — lookup against the official Jordan Customs tariff at the time of entry. |
| VAT / GST (Jordan) | PENDING — lookup against the Jordan Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) at the time of entry. [Claim | Src: ISTD — Jordan | URL: https://www.istd.gov.jo/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Other applicable fees (inspection, port) | PENDING — lookup against Jordan Customs and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) if routed via Aqaba. [Claim | Src: ASEZA | URL: https://www.aseza.jo/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
Disclaimer. HS classification, import duty rates, and other fiscal charges on the CN→JO corridor are not hardcoded in this SOP. They must be confirmed against the official Jordan Customs tariff and the ISTD schedule that are in force at the actual date of entry. Tradvolt Logistics does not provide legal or fiscal advice and recommends that the importer confirm the final classification with a licensed Jordanian customs broker. [Claim | Src: Jordan Customs Department | URL: https://www.customs.gov.jo/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
7. Sampling and pass criteria
- Sample size and acceptance number follow ISO 2859-1:1999, General Inspection Level II, AQL 1.0 for cosmetic damage and AQL 0.65 for functional damage. [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1:1999 | URL: https://www.iso.org/search.html?q=2859 | accessed 2026-09-21]
- Drop height selection uses the ISTA Procedure 3A drop-height table keyed on the TV-EVSE-22kW-V verified pack weight from the Packing Method Statement. [Claim | Src: ISTA — Procedure 3A | URL: https://www.ista.org/procedures.html | accessed 2026-09-21]
- Pass criteria for the TV-EVSE-22kW-V vertical unit after the drop sequence, per TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN Rev. 02 OEM Service Manual checklist: no fracture of the enclosure, no crack on the display module, no detachment of the connector holster, no movement of internal PCBA visible from the outside, and the unit must power on its self-test routine per IEC 61851-1:2017. [Claim | Src: Tradvolt TV-EVSE-22kW-V Service Manual, doc. no. TV-EVSE-22KW-SM-EN, Rev. 02 (2026-03-15) | URL: supplied with quote | accessed 2026-09-21]
- Pass criteria for the pack: no rupture of the outer carton, no exposure of inner foam, and closure flaps still sealed.