Is a Bill of Lading with VAT Number in the Consignee Field Discrepant? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I would like to present an interesting case for your expert opinion: LC requires “Full set of on board Ocean Bills of lading made out to oder and blank endorsed..” B/L were presented comform with L/C requirements, except for the following: “Consignee: To order, European VAT number (Tax ID) NL 12345678” and B/L was endorsed by … Read More