FREIGHT PREPAID VS FREIGHT PAYABLE AT BASEL 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 … Read More
SHORT DRAWN AND SHORT SHIPMENT 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 … Read More
MUST THE COURIER RECEIPT INDICATE CONTRACT NUMBER AND DATE ? 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 … Read More
COPIES OF DOCUMENTS NEED NOT BE SIGNED 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), … Read More
MUST THE ISSUING BANK REIMBURSE WHEN THE NOMINATED BANK PROVIDES THE MISSING DOCUMENT ? 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 … Read More
DEDUCTION OF DISCREPANCY WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE OF REFUSAL 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 … Read More
INCOTERMS 2020 CÓ GÌ MỚI? 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 … Read More
WHERE A CERTIFICATE MUST FULFIL ITS FUNCTION 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, … Read More
WHAT ARE DISADVANTAGES IF THE BENEFICIARY PRESENTS THE DOCUMENTS TO A BANK OTHER THAN THE NOMINATED BANK 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 … Read More
WARRANTED NO KNOWN OR REPORTED LOSSES (WNKORL) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, Insurance document indicating Issue Date as 20 NOV 2018 (Issue Date) contains a statement: “Warranted no known or reported losses as at 22 NOV 2018 if the Departure Date is earlier than 22 NOV 2018”. Bill of Lading indicates On Board Date as 20 NOV 2018 Can I raise the discrepancy: Insurance document effective from … Read More