BE-04(Terms of Commodity).ppt

Terms of Commodity Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should be able to explain the different ways of quality stipulation契约；规定；条款 outline the quantity measurement units and systems describe the approaches to weight calculation understand the functions and features of different types of export packaging 出口商品的包装鉴定 identify marking on the packing of goods for international sales compose quality, quantity and packing clauses properly Contents 4.1 Name of commodity Significance CISG Article 35: The seller must deliver goods which are of the quantity, quality and description required by the contract and which are contained or packaged in the manner required by the contract E.g Name: China Black Tea Description: China Black Tea, Grade One Issues concerning stipulating name in sales contract: being clear, specific precise being practical adopting the widely accepted name (HS Code) 4.2 Quality Definition: refers to the intrinsic elements of commodities including the internal properties or ingredients as well as the external appearance. 商品的外观形态 和内在质量的综合。 外观形态-商品的外形、色泽、款式和透明度等感觉特征。 内在质量-商品的物理性能、机械性能、化学成分和生物特征等自然属性，一般需要借助各种仪器、设备分析测试才能获得。 4.2 Quality: ways of quality stipulation 4.2.1 Quality stipulation –Sale by description Specification comprise some important indicators such as composition, content, purity, length, size, etc. Example China Sesame Seed Moisture: 8% max. Admixture: 2% max. Oil content: 52% basis 4.2.1 Quality stipulation –Sale by description Sale by be indicated simply by stating its grade, as presumably the seller and the buyer are supposed to have reached a consensus on the classification implication of grades. to avoid misunderstanding and the subsequent disputes后续争端, however, it is recommended to lay down制定 some major specifications 4.2.1 Quality stipulation –Sale by description sale by grade: example Fresh Hen Eggs, shell light brown and clean, even in size (鲜鸡蛋，蛋壳浅棕色，清洁，大小均匀) Grade AA: 60-65