I. Модуль профессионального общения Учебно-профессиональное общение Purchase and Sale Agreement
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5.1. Study the following words and word combinations.
5.2. Read the text and do the tasks that follow. Shipping Documents Proper shipping documentation is required for both domestic and international shipments. Customers may also have very specific requirements for product labeling and shipping documents. Shipping documentation commonly includes: 1. Bill of Lading: a transportation document that is the contract of carriage containing the terms and conditions between the shipper and carrier. The document includes all delivery information and instructions. A dock receipt may also be used to transfer shipments from domestic to foreign carriers. 2. Commercial Invoice: a bill for the goods from the seller to the buyer. Governments use the commercial invoice to determine the true value of goods when assessing customs duties and taxes. A commercial invoice is often the primary document used for import/export control and may include the following information: Name and address for both the shipper and the consignee and contact information (phone numbers) Terms of the sale Reason for export Complete item description (including harmonized code) Country of origin for each commodity on the invoice Number of units, unit value and extended value for each item Shipment information including the number of packages, pallets, containers, and total weight Signature of the shipper 3. A destination control statement may be required for some commodities or when product is exported to some countries. The statement advises all parties that the product can only be exported to specified destinations. 4. Shippers Export Declaration (SED): a document used by the U.S. government to control exports and used as a source for official export statistics. 5. Export Packing List: a detailed, itemized list of the material in each package, case, box, pallet or container. The packing list includes unit weights and gross shipment weights. It may also include the dimensions of each package or pallet. Measurements and weights are shown in pounds and metric. 6. Certificate of Origin: document/statement that gives the origin of the export item. 7. NAFTA Certificate: certificate required for product trades between NAFTA countries. 8. Export License: some goods require the shipper to have an export license, which is government approval to export a specific product in designated quantities to a specified consignee. An export license may be required for all exports to specific countries or for only particular commodities to some countries. 9. Shipper’s Letter of Instruction: an optional document that provides instructions to the freight forwarder and carriers. 10. Inspection Certificate: may be required by some countries or consignees, this document verifies the specifications of the product in the shipment and may need to be obtained from an independent third party or testing company. 11. Consular Invoice: is a document that may be required by some countries. The document lists information similar to the commercial invoice. The document is certified by the consular official of the country the product is exported to. 12. Insurance Certificates: may be required to show proof to the consignee that the shipment is insured for damage and loss. The actual documentation requirement for a specific export shipment depends on the commodity and the destination, because countries have differing documentation regulations. It is important that shipping documentation be complete, accurate and clear; even small errors or omissions can prevent product from being exported or imported into the foreign country. Incorrect documentation will cause shipping delays and could cause shipments to be seized by the U.S. Customs or by foreign governments’ customs officials. The exporter is responsible for the accurateness of shipping documentation. Download 0.95 Mb. Share with your friends:
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