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1、 Lesson Sixteen Asking for L/C Amendment (1) Introduction Sample letter Key words and phrases ExercisesIntroduction What should exporters do first of all on receiving Ls/C? When an exporter receives a letter of credit from the importer or from the importers bankers or through an advising bank, it is

2、 always important to examine the details mentioned in the letter of credit. If there is any discrepancy, the exporter should immediately contact the importer and request the latter to arrange with the issuing bank to send an amendment in time.Introduction What points should we pay attention to in th

3、e examination of the letter of credit?1.The name and address of the importer (or applicant) and the exporter (or beneficiary)2.Whether the bank issuing the L/C is a sound reliable foreign bank, whether reimbursement clauses are clear and in accordance with the regulations in the exporting country.In

4、troduction3.The L/C should usually be irrevocable without any restrictions, such as “ Subject to import licence obtainable”, etc.4.Whether the description, specifications, quantity, number, packing, unit price, shipping time, port of destination, insurance cover, etc. of the goods are in accordance

5、with the sales contract.Introduction5.The total amount both in numeral and in capital letter, validity time and date and place of expiry.6.Whether any special clauses or stipulations are mentioned in the L/C regarding shipping documents.Introduction About the letter: Whats the purpose of the letter?

6、 In the letter the sellers point out that they have duly received the relative L/C, but upon examination they found some discrepancies. Therefore, they ask the buyers to amend the L/C as soon as possible so that they can effect the shipment in time.The Explanation of the sample letter Dear Sirs, We

7、have received your L/C No. A-2234 but regret to say that we have found some discrepancies in the above mentioned L/C. 我们已收到你方第A-2234号信用证，但很遗憾发现其中有些不符点。 The Explanation of the sample letter Please make the following amendments to the L/C. 请对信用证做下列修改：Language Points amendment n. 修改，修改书 You are request

8、ed to make amendment to L/C No. 89 without delay. 请你方立刻修改89号信用证。 Please rush the amendment to the L/C. 请对信用证速作修改。 amend v. 修改 Please amend the amount of the L/C to read “5% more or less allowed”. 请将信用证中的数量改为“允许增减5%”。The Explanation of the sample letter 1)The beneficiary should be China Machinery Imp

9、. & Exp. Corp. and the applicant should be smith & Co. 1）受益人应为中国机械进出口公司，开证人应为史密斯公司。The Explanation of the sample letter2)Swiss Francs instead of French Francs.2）币种应为瑞士法郎而不是法国法郎。3)Delete “30 days after” in relation to the draft.3）删除汇票后面的“30days after”字样。4) Delete insurance clause.4）删除保险条款。The

10、 Explanation of the sample letter5)”Partial shipments prohibited” should read “partial shipments allowed.” As the stipulated time of shipment is drawing near, please make the amendments to the L/C as soon as possible so that we can effect shipment in time.5）应将“禁止分批装运”改为“允许分批装运”。 由于规定的装船时间将至，请尽快修改信用证

11、以便我方能及时装船。Language Points transhipment / transshipment n. 转船 As there is no direct steamer to your port, please amend the L/C to allow transshipment. 由于没有去你港的直达轮，请修改信用证，允许转船。 transship v. 转船 The goods will have to be transshipped at Singapore. 货物将不得不在新加坡转船。 partial shipment n. 分批装运 Partial shipment

12、is allowed in the contract. 合同中允许分批装运。Key words and phrases 申请开证人 跟单信用证 空白背书 善意持有人 欧洲主要口岸 受益人 改证 保险单 海运提单 运费预付 applicant documentary L/C blank endorsed bona fide holder European Main Ports beneficiary amendment to L/C insurance policy ocean bill of lading freight prepaidExercises1）我们遗憾地发现有些条款与合同中的条款不符。 We regret to find that some stipulations in the L/C are not in accordance with those of the S/C.2) 请删除你信用证中“禁止在香港转船”的条款。 Please delete the clause “Transshipment in Hong Kong is prohibited”.Exercises3) 关于信用证6523号，请通知银行将佣金改为5%，不胜感激。 Regarding L/C No. 6523, we sha