Uncategorized WHETHER A DOCUMENT MAY INDICATE A DATE OF ISSUANCE LATER THAN THE DATE OF SHIPMENT By Mr Old Man Posted on December 8, 2014 2 min read 2 0 2,968 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr A motor boat is heading up Cu De river. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, L/C requires: HEALTH CERTIFICATE(S) ISSUED BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY, INDICATING: (A) THE FISHMEAL WAS PRODUCED IN A PROCESSING PLANT DEDICATED ONLY TO FISHMEAL PRODUCTION WHERE NO MATERIAL OF ANIMAL ORIGIN OTHER THAN FISH AND SEA FISH PROTEIN IS BEING USED; (B)THE FISH MEAL WAS TRANSPORTED IN MANNER TO AVOID COMMINGLING WITH OTHER ANIMAL PROTEIN. Bill of Lading presented shows the date of shipment as 27/11/2014 whereas Health Certificate shows the date of issuance as 28/11/2014. Can we raise the discrepancy “Health Certificate issued later than shipment date? Looking forward to receiving your reply soonest. Thanks and best regards, NGLC —————————– ANSWER Hi, There is no discrepancy. Unless required by the LC, a document such as, but not limited to, certificate of analysis, inspection certificate or fumigation certificate, may indicate a date of issuance later than the date of shipment (ISBP para. A12 a.). By the way, for your information, a document may be dated prior to the issuance date of the LC, but must not be dated later than its date of presentation (UCP 600 sub-article 14(i). Kind regards, Mr. Old Man
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?