5.2 国际商务单证英语应用（课件）《国际商务单证实务》（清华大学出版社）

第5章 国际商务单证实用英语 5.2 国际商务单证英语应用 5.2.1 CONTRACT（合同） 1．Brief Introduction on Business Contract 2. Sample of a Contract： （合同样本） 5.2.2 Methods of payment for international transactions（国际贸易支付方式） 1. Cash in advance 2. Letter of credit 3. Documentary collection 4. Open account or credit 5.2.3 Trade documentation（贸易单证） 1. Commercial invoice The commercial invoice is an invoice/bill for the goods from the seller to the buyer. It is a document that gives a complete description of the trade transaction, i.e. invoice number, full listing of the goods, quantities, shipping date, mode of transport, address of the shipper and buyer and the delivery and payment terms. The buyer requires the invoice to certify ownership and to initiate payment. Some governments use the commercial invoice to determine the true value of the goods when assessing customs duties. 2. Bill of lading （B/L） B/Ls are contracts between the owner of the goods （shipper） and the transportation company. It is considered to be a receipt for the goods shipped （given to the seller by the carrier）, a contract for delivery （i.e. a contract to deliver the goods as freight to the consignee）, and, most importantly, a document of title to the goods. 3. Certificate of origin Some countries （particularly those subject to lower tariffs and free trade treaties） may require, for entry purposes, a signed statement certifying the origin of the goods being traded. If the buyer requires this document, he should so stipulate in his letter of credit. 4. Inspection certificate To add security, some purchasers and countries may require a certificate of inspection attesting to the specifications of the goods shipped, usually performed by a third party. 5. Packing list A document that lists and itemizes the merchandise contained in each package （box, crate, drum, carton, or container）, and indicates the type, number of packages, dimensions, and weight of the container. The packing list is used by customs and transportation compa