Finance & Trade Part B: Dock Officers Quiz
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What is the purpose of a letter of credit in international trade?

  • To retire important documents after shipment of goods
  • To arrange for finance in advance
  • To receive shipment advice from the exporter
  • To guarantee payment on behalf of the importer (correct)
  • Why does the importer have to instruct the bank about the documents to be collected from the exporter?

  • To arrange for finance in advance
  • To ensure the shipment is advice received promptly
  • To issue a letter of credit on behalf of the importer
  • To confirm the financial soundness of the importer (correct)
  • What is the purpose of arranging finance in advance for an importer?

  • To avoid uncleared penalties at the port (correct)
  • To retire important documents after shipment of goods
  • To ensure the arrival of goods as per specifications
  • To receive shipment advice from the exporter
  • What does the 'receipt of shipment advice' typically include?

    <p>Details like invoice number and vessel information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important documents does the exporter submit to their banker after shipping goods?

    <p>Certificate of origin and bill of lading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the document called that the importer prepares after the goods reach the importer's country?

    <p>Bill of Entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for inspecting the goods based on the details in the Bill of Entry?

    <p>Appraiser officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are goods stored if the importer fails to pay the import duty?

    <p>Bonded warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the appraiser officer is satisfied with the information in the Bill of Entry?

    <p>The importer receives a release order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who instructs the dock officer to receive the goods when they arrive in the importer's country?

    <p>Captain of the ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document contains details of imported goods and is recorded by the dock officer?

    <p>Import General Manifest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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