《Unit13Inspection,ClaimsandArbitration》.ppt

Unit 13 Inspection, Claims and Arbitration Unit 13 Inspection, Claims and Arbitration 1．Commodity Inspection 商品检验 Commodity inspection is usually conducted by a third authorized party to testify the quality, quantity, package of the goods. After the inspection, a certain kind of certificate can be issued, such as： Unit 13 Inspection, Claims and Arbitration ? Inspection Certificate of Quality 质量检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Quantity 数量检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Weight 重量检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Origin 产地检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Value 价值检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Health 健康检验证书 ? Sanitary Inspection Certificate 卫生检验证书 ? Veterinary Inspection Certificate 兽医检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate on Damaged Cargo 验残检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate on Tank 验船证书 ? Certificate of Measurement Weight 货载衡量证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Fumigation熏蒸检验证书 ? Inspection Certificate of Temperature温度检验证书 Unit 13 Inspection, Claims and Arbitration 2．Claims Claim refers to the situation where the injured party claims for compensation for losses in case the contract is breached, which should be lodged against the seller or the insurance policy promptly, usually within one month. The necessary documents, such as the certificate of insurance, the commercial invoice, bill of lading and the reports of the loss or damage issued by a nominated surveyor should be presented at the same time. If a claim is justified, prompt and well-supported, it can be settled in the following ways: making refund and compensating for other direct losses or expenses; selling the goods at lower prices; or replacing the faulty goods with perfect ones. Unit 13 Inspection, Claims and Arbitration 3．Arbitration When disputes arise between the seller and the buyer in international trade, it can be settled through friendly negotiation, arbitration or litigation. Friendly negotiation is the best method of all and beneficial to both parties. Most disputes are settled in this w