一般货物进口合同(英文版)

　　15.7 If goods are to be shipped per liner vessel under liner Bill of Lading, the carrying vessel must be classified as the highest ____________or equivalent class as per the Institute Classification Clause and shall be so maintained throughout the duration of the relevant Bill of Lading.

　　Nevertheless, the maximum age of the vessel shall not exceed 20 years at the date of loading. The seller shall bear the average insurance premium for liner vessel older than 20 years. Under no circum -stances shall the Buyer accept vessel over 25 years of age.

　　15.8 For break bulk cargoes, if goods are shipped in containers by the Seller without prior consent of the Buyer, a compensation of a certain amount to be agreed upon by both parties shall be payable to the Buyer by the Seller.

　　15.9 The Seller shall maintain close contact with the carrying vessel and shall notify the Buyer by fastest means of communication about any and all accidents that may occur while the carrying vessel is on route. The Seller shall assume full responsibility and shall compensate the Buyer forall losses incurred for its failure to give timely advice or notification to the Buyer.

　　16 CIF Terms:

　　Under CIF terms, besides Clause 15 C&F Terms of this contract which shall be applied the Seller shall be responsible for covering the cargo with relevant insurance with irrespective percentage.

　　17 Advice of Shipment:

　　Within 48 hours immediately after completion of loading of goods on board the vessel the Seller shall advise the Buyer by cable or telex of the contract number, the name of goods, weight (net/gross) or quantity loaded, invoice value, name of vessel, port of loading, sailing date and expected time of arrival (ETA) at the port of destination. Should the Buyer be unable to arrange insurance in time owing to the Seller's failure to give the above mentioned advice of shipment by cable or telex, the Seller shall be held responsible for any and all damages and/or losses attributable to such failure.

　　18 Shipping Documents

　　18.A The Seller shall present the following documents to the paying bank for negotiation of payment:

　　18.A.1 Full set of clean on board, "freight prepaid" for C&F/CIF Terms or "Freight to collect" for FOB/FAS Terms, Ocean Bills of Lading, made out to order and blank endorsed, notifying ___________at the port of destination.

　　18.A.2 Five copies of signed invoice, indicating contract number, L/C number, name of commodity, full specifications, and shipping mark, signed and issued by the Beneficiary of Letter of Credit.

　　18.A.3 Two copies of packing list and/or weight memo with indication of gross and net weight of each package and/or measurements issued by beneficiary of Letter of Credit.

　　18.A.4 Two copies each of the certificates of quality and quantity or weight issued by the manufacturer and/or a qualified independent surveyor at the loading port and must indicate full specifications of goods conforming to stipulations in Letter of Credit.

　　18.A.5 One duplicate copy of the cable or telex advice of shipment as stipulated in Clause 17 of the Terms of Delivery.

　　18.A.6 A letter attesting that extra copies of abovementioned documents have been dispatched according to the Contract.

　　18.A.7 A letter attesting that the nationality of the carrying vessel has been approved by the Buyer.

　　18.A.8 The relevant insurance policy covering, but not limited to at least 110% of the invoice value against all and war risks if the insurance is covered by the Buyer.

　　18.B Any original document(s) made by rephotographic system, automated or computerized system or carbon copies shall not be acceptable unless they are clearly marked as "ORIGINAL." and certified with signatures in hand writing by authorised officers of the issuing company or corporation.