QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC requires a full set of original Bills of Lading made out to the order of the issuing bank, marked “FREIGHT PREPAID.” The presented Bill of Lading is marked “FREIGHT PREPAID” and also states “FREIGHT PAYABLE AT BASEL.” May this be considered a discrepancy on the grounds that the Bill of Lading contains conflicting …

Từ con đường chạy dọc theo sườn đồi nhìn xuống, Trường Định, An Định và Nam Yên hợp thành một thung lũng hẹp nằm lọt thỏm giữa một bên là sông Cu Đê trong xanh và một bên là đồi núi nhấp nhô. Buổi sáng đạp xe dọc theo con đường độc đạo len lõi qua những rừng cây, những …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I need your opinion on the following case: LC stated: + Quantity: 1000 MT (+/- 10%) + Unit price: USD 100 + Total amount: USD 100,000 (+/- 10%) + Packing: in 5 containers + Partial shipments allowed In May the beneficiary made the 1st presentation for USD 30,000 covering shipment of 300 MT packed in …

Intro In LC practice, refusals often arise not because a document is missing, but because banks read documentary requirements in isolation rather than in context. One recurring issue is whether supporting evidence attached to a required document must independently comply with a general condition such as “all documents must show contract number and date”. The following Q&A illustrates why substance …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, Field 46A: Signed commercial invoice in 3 originals and 3 copies. Field 47A: All documents must be manually signed. I want to know whether copies of invoice must be signed manually. Thank you in advance for your advice. Best regards, T.H —- ANSWER Hi, My quick answer is NO. According to ISBP 745 A31 (b), …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC issued by our bank required presentation of Inspection Certificate in 01 original and 02 copies. However, the nominated bank presented only 01 original and 01 copy. We raised the discrepancy “Inspection Certificate: 01 original and 01 copies presented instead of 01 original and 02 copies”. The nominated bank sent our bank another copy of …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, On behalf of the beneficiary we made presentation to the issuing bank for payment. The issuing bank paid and sent us an MT910 (Confirmation of Credit) stating that USD100 being discrepancy fee was deducted. The issuing bank had not sent us its notice of refusal. I want to know whether the issuing bank was correct …

Nguyễn Hữu Đức Phòng Thương mại Quốc tế (International Chamber of Commerce – ICC) đang soạn thảo bản sửa đổi các Điều kiện Thương mại Quốc tế 2020, gọi tắt là Incoterms 2020. Ngoài một số thay đổi chính liên quan đến các điều kiện thương mại quốc tế, Ủy ban soạn thảo Incoterms 2020 dự định sẽ đơn giản …

QUESTION Dear Mr Old Man, LC requires: Certificate of Quality and Quantity. Certificate of Quality and Quantity is presented showing quality but not quantity of goods. Can we raise the discrepancy “Certificate of Quality and Quantity not showing quantity of goods”? Looking forward to receiving your soon reply. Thank you. LC ——— ANSWER Hi, According to ISBP 745 Q 1, …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have some questions for you as follows: LC is available with Bank Y in Country X by negotiation . However, the beneficiary presents the documents to Bank Z in Country X. My questions: 1/ Can the beneficiary present the documents to Bank Z? 2/ What are disadvantages if the beneficiary does not present the …