Explains the step-by-step process buyers should follow when a pre-shipment or in-line inspection flags defects—renegotiating rework timelines, deciding on partial shipment vs full rejection, and using escrow/milestone payment protection to avoid losses. Maps to the Quality Control & Production Monitoring and Secured Trading & Payment Protection features. Cross-link to ‘How to Reject Defective Goods from an India Supplier’ and ‘Pre-Shipment Inspection in India: A US Importer’s Guide’ for related but distinct intents.