1、外贸函电第二版外贸函电第二版Unit-09-信用证信用证2022-11-8外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证9.1 Introduction（简介）（简介）目的：掌握如何申请开立信用证、或对信用证进行修改、延目的：掌握如何申请开立信用证、或对信用证进行修改、延期及相关的回复。期及相关的回复。信用证信用证（Letter of Credit）是国际贸易中最常用的支付方式，）是国际贸易中最常用的支付方式，不仅适用于个别交易，也适用于系列交易。信用证的开证不仅适用于个别交易，也适用于系列交易。信用证的开证程序始于进口方。进口方通知程序始于进口方。进口方通知开证行开证行（Issuing Bank）开立）开
2、立以出口方为以出口方为受益人受益人（Beneficiary）的信用证。信用证包含进）的信用证。信用证包含进出口双方达成交易的详细内容。信用证开出后，由开证行出口双方达成交易的详细内容。信用证开出后，由开证行将信用证寄给出口方所在地的将信用证寄给出口方所在地的通知行通知行（Notifying Bank）。）。接到信用证后，银行和出口方会对信用证进行审核。根据接到信用证后，银行和出口方会对信用证进行审核。根据审核无误的信用证，出口方就可备货装运。装运后，出口审核无误的信用证，出口方就可备货装运。装运后，出口方就可以缮制符合信用证要求的单据，再据此向方就可以缮制符合信用证要求的单据，再据此向议付行议
3、付行（Negotiation Bank）交单议付，取得货款。）交单议付，取得货款。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证开证申请人开证申请人（进口人）（进口人）受益人受益人（出口人）（出口人）通知行通知行/议付行议付行付款行付款行/开证行开证行贸易合同贸易合同承运人承运人信用证结算信用证结算方式方式 付付款款赎赎单单签签署署开开证证申申请请书书 通通知知备备款款赎赎单单 交交单单取取货货 交货交货取单取单检检验验真真伪伪后后通通知知信信用用证证向向议议付付行行交交单单议议付付 审审单单垫垫款款开证行向通知行寄交信用证开证行向通知行寄交信用证议付行向开证行寄单索偿议付行向开证行寄单索偿审单偿付审单偿付
4、信用证的基本业务程序信用证的基本业务程序外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 有时，进口方由于某种原因而未能按合同规定的时间有时，进口方由于某种原因而未能按合同规定的时间开立信用证，这时，出口方应催促进口方迅速办理开证手开立信用证，这时，出口方应催促进口方迅速办理开证手续（续（Urging Establishment of L/C），特别是大宗商品或进），特别是大宗商品或进口方要求特制的商品，更应结合备货情况及时进行催证。口方要求特制的商品，更应结合备货情况及时进行催证。催证信函的写作得讲究技巧，其目的是劝说对方给予催证信函的写作得讲究技巧，其目的是劝说对方给予紧密合作并履行其义务。如果催证信函措
5、辞不当，就有可紧密合作并履行其义务。如果催证信函措辞不当，就有可能激怒进口方，造成不愉快的后果。因此，除特殊情况外，能激怒进口方，造成不愉快的后果。因此，除特殊情况外，不应在催证信函的一开始就强烈地指责对方没有履行合同，不应在催证信函的一开始就强烈地指责对方没有履行合同，而应用礼貌的语气告诉对方货已备妥，但是相关的信用证而应用礼貌的语气告诉对方货已备妥，但是相关的信用证还未开到。如果第一封信没有回音，紧接着，就要写第二还未开到。如果第一封信没有回音，紧接着，就要写第二封信，此时可向对方表示失望和惊讶。封信，此时可向对方表示失望和惊讶。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 如果出口方在审证时发现信用
6、证条款存在与合同内容如果出口方在审证时发现信用证条款存在与合同内容不相符的地方，这时就需要改证。改证要求一般是由出口不相符的地方，这时就需要改证。改证要求一般是由出口方提出的。有时，出口方发现信用证条款需要修改也会提方提出的。有时，出口方发现信用证条款需要修改也会提出改证要求。出改证要求。改证的一般程序是先由改证的一般程序是先由出口方征得进口方的同意，再出口方征得进口方的同意，再由进口方向开证行申请修改信用证。由进口方向开证行申请修改信用证。出口方有时会由于某出口方有时会由于某些原因，而不能在信用证规定的装运期内装运，这时出口些原因，而不能在信用证规定的装运期内装运，这时出口方必须要求延长信用
7、证的装运期和有效期。无论是信用证方必须要求延长信用证的装运期和有效期。无论是信用证修改，还是信用证展期，对应信函的写作都要注意采用礼修改，还是信用证展期，对应信函的写作都要注意采用礼貌的语气。因为信用证的修改或展期耗时耗费，对进出口貌的语气。因为信用证的修改或展期耗时耗费，对进出口双方来说都是烦恼的事情。双方来说都是烦恼的事情。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证9.2 Writing Skills（写作技巧）（写作技巧）催证信函的写作步骤及常见表达方式：催证信函的写作步骤及常见表达方式：外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证In regard to关于关于 In regard to your requ
8、est for information,I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.关于你需要情报的事，我遗憾地告诉你我没法帮助你。关于你需要情报的事，我遗憾地告诉你我没法帮助你。With regard to hardness,the diamond is in a class by itself.讲硬度，金刚钻是独一无二的。讲硬度，金刚钻是独一无二的。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证up to nowadv.到目前为止；到目前为止；至今；至今；迄今迄今 Up to now hes still quiet.他直到现在仍保持沉默。他直到
9、现在仍保持沉默。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证改证或信用证展期信函的写作步骤及常见表达方式改证或信用证展期信函的写作步骤及常见表达方式：外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证validityn.有效，合法性；有效，合法性；效力；正确性效力；正确性 Some people,of course,denied the validity of any such claim.当然，一些人否定了此类说法的合理性。当然，一些人否定了此类说法的合理性。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证9.3 Specimen Letters（样函）（样函）Letter
10、 1：Urging establishment of L/C Dear Sirs,Please open a credit1 of GBP30,000 with your correspondents in London in favor of2 the Universal Clothing Co,London,to be available to the Company until July 31 against a shipment of waterproof clothing by S.S.Cathay leaving London for Tokyo on July 24.When t
11、he consignment is shipped the Company is to draw on your correspondents at 60 d/s.The documents to accompany the draft are the bill of lading,commercial and consular invoices and insurance policy.Kindly ask your correspondents to see that the insurance policy gives full cover before they accept the
12、draft.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证L/C 常用搭配常用搭配covering/regarding+goodsfor the amount of+amountin ones favor+beneficiaryfor ones account+payerwith/through+issuing bank外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证correspondentn.通讯员，记者；通讯员，记者；通信者通信者the BBCs political correspondent 英国广播公司的政治新闻记者英国广播公司的政治新闻记者 外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证in
13、 ones favor 以以为受益人。为受益人。指有权享有信用证的利益的人，一般指出口商。指有权享有信用证的利益的人，一般指出口商。in ones favor与与in favor of 短语意思相同。短语意思相同。e.g.As soon as the licence is approved,an L/C will be opened in your favour.只要许可证一批准，就开立以贵方为受益人的信只要许可证一批准，就开立以贵方为受益人的信用证。用证。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Universaladj.普遍的；普遍的；通用的；通用的；全世界的；全世界的；n.一般性一般性 The d
14、esire to look attractive is universal.爱美之心，人皆有之。爱美之心，人皆有之。There are no economic universals.没有普遍适用的经济学原理。没有普遍适用的经济学原理。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Cathayn.（古文诗歌）中国（古文诗歌）中国Have you ever taken Cathay Pacific?你有没有搭过国泰航空公司的班机？你有没有搭过国泰航空公司的班机？外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证consignmentn.装运的货物；装运的货物；托运；托运；委托，托管委托，托管a consignment of me
15、dicines 运送的一批药物运送的一批药物外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证accompany陪伴；陪同陪伴；陪同 Ken agreed to accompany me on a trip to Africa.伴随；和伴随；和一起发生（或同时存在）一起发生（或同时存在）为（歌手或乐手）伴奏为（歌手或乐手）伴奏 He sang and Alice accompanied him on the piano.他一边唱，艾丽斯一边为他钢琴伴奏。他一边唱，艾丽斯一边为他钢琴伴奏。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 2：Importer notifying L/C arrangement Dea
16、r Sirs,Re:Order No.7766 We enclose an order for 2,000(two thousand)waterproof raincoats and have made arrangements with the Bank of Japan,Tokyo,to open a credit in your favor.The credit is valid until July 31 and will be confirmed3 to you by the Banks London office,Gresham Street,EC2P 2EB.Please dra
17、w on them at 60 d/s.It is understood that the goods will be shipped by S.S.Cathay,sailing from London on July 24.外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 Carton containing the goods should be marked S.M.The amount of our credit has been fixed to provide adequate cover for your invoice,which should provide for all charges,i
18、ncluding insurance to Tokyo.Please notify us when the goods are shipped.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证covervi.&vt.包括，涉及，偿付，弥补，投保包括，涉及，偿付，弥补，投保 The compensation will cover the whole loss.n.封袋，保险封袋，保险 We have decided to arrange the necessary insurance cover.coverage n.保险范围，投保总额，保证金保险范围，投保总额，保证金 Reg
19、arding insurance,the coverage is for 110%of the invoice value up to the port of destination.外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 3：A reply to Letter 2 Dear Sirs,Your order No.7766 of July 1 has now been completed and taken on board the S.S.Cathay which,we are informed,will be sailing tomorrow.Shipping documents,i
20、ncluding original invoice,have been passed to the London Branch of the Bank of Japan,upon whom we have drawn at 60 d/s for the net amount due,namely GBP2 651.44.From the copy invoice enclosed you will notice that we have allowed a special quantity discount of 2.5%and,provided you give us a liberal s
21、hare of your business,we shall be happy to allow a similar discount on future large orders.We trust the consignment will reach you safely and prove satisfactory.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证pass to传给，转到，通到传给，转到，通到Upon his decease the house will pass to his wife.他死后房屋归他太太所有。他死后房屋归他太太所有。外贸函电第二版Uni
22、t09信用证due1 1、由于、由于;因为因为The countrys economic problems are largely due to The countrys economic problems are largely due to the weakness of the recovery.the weakness of the recovery.该国的经济问题很大程度上是因为复苏乏力。该国的经济问题很大程度上是因为复苏乏力。2 2、到期的、到期的;预期的预期的The results are due at the end of the month.The results are d
23、ue at the end of the month.预计月底会有结果。预计月底会有结果。Payment due 应付款项应付款项3 3、应有的、应有的;应得的应得的;I was sent a cheque for 1,525 and advised that no I was sent a cheque for 1,525 and advised that no further pension was due.further pension was due.我收到了一张我收到了一张 1,525 1,525 英镑的支票，并被告知我应得的养英镑的支票，并被告知我应得的养老金到此为止。老金到此为止
24、。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证liberal开明的；开通的；（个人）自由主义的开明的；开通的；（个人）自由主义的 a nation of free-thinking liberals思想开放的自由主义者的国度思想开放的自由主义者的国度They favour liberal free-market policies.他们支持开放的自由市场政策。他们支持开放的自由市场政策。大量的；丰富的大量的；丰富的 As always he is liberal with his jokes.像平时一样，他出口就是笑话。像平时一样，他出口就是笑话。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 4:Urgin
25、g establishment of L/C Dear Sirs,With reference to the goods under our Sales Confirmation No.5354,we wish to draw your attention to the fact that the date of delivery is approaching,but we have not yet received the covering L/C to date.Please do your utmost to expedite the L/C,so that we may execute
26、 the order smoothly.In order to avoid subsequent amendment,please see to it that the L/C stipulations are in exact accordance with the terms in the Confirmation.Hope to hear favorably from you soon.Yours truly,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证deliver v.装运装运 delivery n.相关用法有：相关用法有：Make/effect the delivery It is agree
27、d in our contract that you will effect the delivery during September.合约中规定你方合约中规定你方9月份装船。月份装船。Deliver the goods/order We shall deliver the goods upon receipt of your relevant L/C.收到你方相关信用证后我们将安排装运。收到你方相关信用证后我们将安排装运。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证see to it that务必要，保证务必要，保证 See to it that youre ready on time!请务必按时准备
28、好！请务必按时准备好！We must see to it that all people are equal before the law.坚持法律面前人人平等。坚持法律面前人人平等。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 5：Seller asking buyer to extend L/C Dear Sirs,Re:Letter of Credit No.AG8432 We have received your Letter of Credit No.AG8432 for the amount of USD2 960 to cover your Order No.806 for 20
29、 metric tons of mineral fertilizer.The said credit calls for shipment on or before the 31st of December.As the earliest steamer sailing for your port is the S.S.Peace scheduled to leave Shanghai on or about the 3rd of January,it is,therefore,impossible for us to effect shipment at the time you named
30、.外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 This being the case,we have to ask you to be so kind as to extend the date of shipment to the 15th of January,under cable advice to us.We understand that cable amendment is costly,but this is a matter over which we can exercise no control.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证mineraln.矿
31、物；矿石；矿物质；汽水 adj.矿物的，似矿物的 A glass of mineral water,please.Fertilizer enriches the soil.肥料使土壤肥沃。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 6：Buyers refusal of extending L/C （A reply to Letter 5）Dear Sirs,We received your letter of 15th October requesting us to extend our L/C owing to the fact that you are unable to make
32、shipment within the stipulated time,we shall not be able to fulfill our contract with our clients.Besides,such delay will certainly cause us a lot of unnecessary inconveniences and expenses.We would,therefore,ask you to try your utmost to effect shipment according to the original schedule.In the eve
33、nt of your failing to do so,we will have to ask you to compensate us for any loss arising therefrom.We are awaiting your immediate reply.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证refusal1.拒绝；回绝；不接受拒绝；回绝；不接受.her refusal to accept change.她对变革的拒绝她对变革的拒绝2.优先取舍权；先买权优先取舍权；先买权 If you have a good rapport with a deal
34、er,they will always let you have first refusal on anything interesting.如果你和经销商关系好，好东西他们会任你先挑。如果你和经销商关系好，好东西他们会任你先挑。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证In the event of 万一，万一，倘若倘若In the event of fire,ring the alarm bell.如果着火，就按警铃。如果着火，就按警铃。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证compensateNothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.失去心爱的
35、人是无法补偿的。失去心爱的人是无法补偿的。She used her good looks to compensate her lack of intelligence.她利用她漂亮的外表来弥补智力的不足。她利用她漂亮的外表来弥补智力的不足。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证therefromadv.从那里，从此；从那里，从此；从中；从中；由此由此 He opened his bag and took therefrom an apple.他打开提袋从里面拿出一个苹果。他打开提袋从里面拿出一个苹果。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 7：Requesting amendment to L
36、/C Dear Sirs,We are in receipt of your letter on July 20 requesting us to ship all the 20 sets of safety pin machines4 in September.Unfortunately we are unable to comply with5 your wishes.When we offered the machines,it was expressly stated that shipment would be effected in October.If you desire ea
37、rly delivery,we can only make a partial shipment6 of ten machines in September and the remaining ten in October.We hope this arrangement will be agreeable to you.Should this be so,please amend the covering credit to allow partial shipment under advice to us.Please cable us your confirmation so that
38、we can request the manufacturers to expedite delivery7.Sincerely yours,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证pin 钉；钉；（用钉等）钉住；（用钉等）钉住；大头针的大头针的They pinned a notice to the door.他们把通知钉在门上。他们把通知钉在门上。pin down1.清楚地固定或建立清楚地固定或建立was finally able to pin down the cause of the disease.最后终于确定病因最后终于确定病因 2.强迫某人提供确定意见或正确信息强迫某人提供确定意见或正确信
39、息The reporter pinned the governor down on the issue of capital punishment.记者强求州长在死刑问题上发表确切看法记者强求州长在死刑问题上发表确切看法 pin on 将错事或罪行归于将错事或罪行归于The murder was pinned on the wrong defendant.被告被错误地定了谋杀之罪被告被错误地定了谋杀之罪 外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 8：On amount in L/C and time of shipment Dear Sirs,Re:L/C No.12345 Issued
40、by Barclays Bank We hereby acknowledge with thanks receipt of8 the captioned L/C for the amount of9 USD2,500 covering your Order No.215 for rapeseeds.It appears that the amount of your L/C is insufficient,as the correct total CIF value of your order comes to10 USD2,650 instead of USD2,500 with a dif
41、ference of USD150.外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 Furthermore,when we booked your order,we made it clear that delivery should be made within one month after receipt of your L/C.Now you are allowing us only half a month.As you may be well aware,it is impossible for us to get the shipment ready in such a short perio
42、d of time.In view of the above,you are requested to increase the amount of your L/C by USD150,making a total of USD2,650,and also to extend the time of shipment to 31st October.Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Furthermoreadv.此外；此外；而且；而且；与此同时；与
43、此同时；再者再者 I dont want to go there,furthermore,I have no time to do so.我不想去那里，而我不想去那里，而且我也没时间去。且我也没时间去。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证awareadj.意识到的；意识到的；知道的；知道的；觉察到的觉察到的 She is aware of her own failings.她了解她了解自己的弱点。自己的弱点。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 9：Requesting amendment to L/C Dear Sirs,Re:Letter of Credit No.789 We tha
44、nk you for your L/C No.789 covering your Order No.0089 for 10 metric tons of Zinc Oxide.You failed to mention in the L/C that the quality of the material is to be based on the certificate of quality issued by China Commodity Inspection Bureau11,as you agreed when placing the order.外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证 O
45、n the contrary,you inserted in the L/C two clauses to the effect that inspection of the material will be made at the port of destination and that you have the right to lodge claims against us within 10 days after arrival of the shipment.We are sorry to say that we cannot agree to such terms,and beli
46、eve that their being contrary to our agreement has perhaps escaped your attention12.Your prompt amendment to the L/C and deletion of the two clauses is urgently requested.Yours faithfully,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Zinc锌;镀锌于；在上镀锌His body is in short of zinc.他身体缺锌。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Inspection1.检查检查;审视审视 He had co
47、mpleted his inspection of the doors.他已经检查完所有的门。他已经检查完所有的门。2.视察视察;检阅检阅 The Public Utilities Commission inspects us once a year.公共事业委员会每年到我们这里视察一次。公共事业委员会每年到我们这里视察一次。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证contrary to 与与相反；违反相反；违反contrary to his expectations,he found the atmosphere exciting.出乎他的意料，他发现气氛令人激动。出乎他的意料，他发现气氛令人激动。
48、外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证Letter 10：On amount in L/C Dear Sirs,We wish to acknowledge receipt of L/C for the amount of$2,500 covering your Order No.315 for 8 metric ton walnut-meat.It appears that the amount in your L/C is insufficient,as the correct total CIF value of your order comes to$2,960 instead of$2,5
49、00,the difference being$460.In view of the above,please increase the amount of your L/C by$460.On receipt of your amendment we shall arrange shipment without fail13.Sincerely yours,外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证without fail必定必定,一定一定 I will give you a present on your birthday without fail.你生日时我一定送你一份礼物。你生日时我一定送你一份
50、礼物。外贸函电第二版Unit09信用证1Translate the followingappreciate your concession upon receipt of the orderconsignment agreement to your entire satisfactionallow us a commission effect delivery on timemeet your request reputationpurchase order quotation sheet 收到订单后寄售合同 令你方完全满意给我方佣金 按时装运满足你方要求 感谢你方的让步 声誉 购货订单 报价
