WHERE LC REQUIRES PRESENTATION OF COPY HEALTH CERTIFICATE

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QUESTION

Dear Mr. Old Man,

Please help us with the following case:

LC stated:

ONE COPY HEALTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY STATING:

(A) THE FISHMEAL WAS PRODUCED IN A PROCESSING PLANTS DEDICATED ONLY TO FISH MEAL PRODUCTION WHERE NO MATERIAL OF ANIMAL ORIGIN OTHER THAN FISH PROTEIN IS BEING USED.

(B) THE FISH MEAL WAS TRANSPORTED IN A MANNER TO AVOID COMMINGLING WITH OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN AND ORIGINAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO KANEMATSU CORPORATION, TOKYO SECTION TFR 43 (Applicant).

Beneficiary presented to our bank one copy of health certificate instead of original health certificate.

Is it a discrepancy?

Thank you for your comment.

Best regards,

LC

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ANSWER 

Hi,

If LC requires, for example, presentation of  “Health Certificate in 1 copy”, it is understood to be a requirement for  an original health certificate (see paragraph 29 (d)(i) ISBP 745).

However, from your description I understand that the LC in your case requires presentation of a photocopy or a copy of health certificate and not an original health certificate (as the original health certificate is required to be sent directly to the applicant).

In accordance with paragraph 29 (d) (iii) ISBP 745, where the LC requires photocopy of health or copy of health certificate, the requirement will be satisfied by the presentation of either photocopy,  copy  or, when not prohibited, an original health certificate.

In my opinion, there is no discrepancy.

Kind regards,

Mr. Old Man