国际贸易英语Unit2分析.pptVIP

Unit 2 Commodity Objectives ★The different ways to set the quantity of goods ★The different ways of specifying the quality of commodity Key points Difficult points ★The importance of the quality latitude and quality tolerance clauses in the contract ★The importance of commodity quality 1.exercise Ⅲ on page 15 and exercise Ⅳ on page 16. Check-up 2.words and expressions for unit 2. intrinsic attribute admixture moisture oil content specification It is frequently and extensively used in international trade because of its convenience and preciseness. Pre-class Report Please explain the following terms in at least 100 words or 3 minutes. Sale by description and sale by specification Sale by sellers sample and sale by buyers sample Gross weight and net weight Contents 2.1 Name of Commodity 2.2Quality of Commodity 2.3 Quantity of Commodity 2.1 Name of Commodity HS Code or The Harmonized Systems Code is an international method of classifying products for trading purposes. This classification is used by Customs Officials around the world to determine the duties, taxes and regulations that apply to the product. Do You Know? The name of commodity clause in a sales contract shall: Be specific. Be objective. Be internationally acceptable. Be suitable. HS CODE FOR COTTON TEA TOWELS 2.2 Quality of Commodity A. The quality of a commodity The quality of a commodity is a combination of the intrinsic attributes and the outer form or shape of the commodity. According to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, if the quality of the goods received does not conform to the contract, the buyer has the right to lodge a claim or even to declare the contract null and void. Wider Categories Narrower Categories Sale by inspection Sale by inspection Sale by sample Sale by seller’s sample Sale by buyer’s sample Sale by description Sale by specification Sale by standard Sale by illustration Sale by brand