Choice Test

We regret that we have suffered heavy loss resulted from your improper packing.
We would suggest that you secure the carton with double straps.
Metal handles should be fixed to the boxes to facilitate carrying.
We give you on the attached sheet full details regarding packing and marking, which must be strictly observed.
Your comments on packing will be passed on to our manufactures for their reference.
This container can be easily opened at both ends.
We give you on the attached full details regarding packing and marking.
Taking into consideration the transport condition at your end, we have improved our packing so as to avoid damage to the goods.
The goods under contract No.15408 left here in good condition.
We have lodged a claim against ABC&Co. for the quality of the goods shipped by m.v. Peace.
As the goods are ready for shipment, we expect your L/C to be opened immediately.
As arranged, we have effected insurance on the goods for 110% of the invoice value against all risks.
It's important that your client open the relevant L/C not later than April 15, 2014.
The goods would have been shipped already if your L/C had arrived by the end of December.
The buyer suggested that the packing of this article be improved.
If we had a sample in hand, we would be able to negotiate business with our end users now.
Mr. Smith will make a note of Mr. Sanchez's request for consular invoice.
Payments should be made by sight draft.
Payment by L/C is our method of financing trade in chemicals.
If D/A is possible, it will help ease the licensing problem.
Mr. Yin could agree to D/P terms.
90% of the credit amount must be paid against the presentation of documents.
You don't say whether you wish the transaction to be in cash or on credit.
We have opened an L/C in your favor in the amount of HKD 20,000.
The deal will be done on the basis that payment is made in advance, in installment on delivery.
The check will soon fall due.
We offer you for 500 sets of sewing machines at $50 on CIF Lagos basis for Jane/July shipment.
There is no possibility of doing business at this price.
We confirm having sent you a cable this morning, as per confirmation copy enclosed.
Should you be prepared to reduce the price by 5%, we will place our trial order with you.
We write you today in the hope of entering into business relations with you.
We shall try our best to satisfy your requirements.
We need all the necessary information regarding your products exportable now.
We always adhere to the principle of equality and mutual benefit in our trade with foreign countries.
We introduce ourselves as importers and exporters of light industrial products, having many years experience in this line of business.
We have been buying walnut meat from the local commission houses, who are used to send us quotations regularly.
We take the liberty of writing to you with a hope to get your best offer for Chinese bicycles.
It is gratifying to learn from your letter that you are in a position to supply us with bitter apricot kernels.
The import and export business in China is handled by the state trading corporations.
We have concluded considerable business with Biddle and Sawyer Company in this lane of business.
Your prompt response to this matter will be very much appreciated.
As regards machine tools, we regret to say that we are not able to supply for the time being.
Enclosed please find a catalogue which illustrates all the products we manufacture.
Thank you for providing your price list showing all the products now available for sale.
As this item falls within the scope 范围 of our business activities, we shall be pleased to start doing business with you at an early date.
We would be grateful if you could let us have your quotations and usual trade terms.
We are much impressed by the wide range of your products.
When writing an inquiry, the inquirer would usually ask for quotations/payment terms/special discounts.
If you can allow a 5% discount, we will place an order immediately.
As requested, we are enclosing a quotation sheet for our GPS navigators.
Which of the following option contains initials that are not international trade terms? CFR, DDP, DPT, FOB
We have sent you under separate cover samples of various sizes of socks.
We will place a substantial order, if we find your samples satisfactory.
It would be highly appreciated if you could mail samples and your pricelist to us.
We thank you for your repeat order in such a short period of time and look forward to steady business growth to our mutual benefit.
This order is placed on the pre-condition that the delivery shall be made before the end of November.
We have increased the order quantity by 15% so as to qualify for the 5% special discount.
After an L/C is established, the advising bank will notify the beneficiary.
When the seller receives an L/C, it is highly recommended that he checks validity L/C /shipment date/ L/C amount and currency.
We have instructed the Bank of China to issue an L/C in your favour.
Your client is asking for easier and more convenient payment terms after 2 years of cooperation. As the new payment terms will put you under higher risks, you’re reluctant to accept, you would probably show your sincerity and propose a compromised solution.
When writing a letter to push payments for the first time, it is not be recommended that you threat to cancel the contract.
Which of the following payment terms gives the seller maximal protection 100% T/T before shipment?
F.P.A., W.P.A., and All Risks are the 3 important types of Basic Risks or so-called Principal Risks.
We shall be pleased if you will arrange to insure the goods on our behalf for the invoice value plus 30%.
Insurance is to be purchased by the buyer if a transaction is concluded on FCA basis.
All delicate parts are to be wrapped in protective materials and firmly packed in cardboard boxes.
The elastic safety straps are supplied in rolls, usually 100m/roll, 10 rolls in a polybag, and 4 bags to a carton.
We require the vases to be packed in wooden cases padded with soft materials.
In most cases, the consignor on a B/L refers to the seller in a business transaction.
Shipment will be made in the coming months in 3 lots.
We’re pleased to tell you that your goods have been shipped on LAURENTIA V. 018S sailing on Jan. 19th from Tianjin.
As the goods have been insured, you might refer the matter to the insurer for solutions.
You are required to ship the missing parts by the earliest possible flight.
We are surprised to find that the quality of the chargers is inferior to that of the sample approved.
Should you be interested in any of our products, please let us know and we will provide you with a quotation.
The offer is firm, subject to your reply reaching us before May 30.
We are now enclosing a price list for all the items you inquired in your letter of Jan. 10.
Which of the following price term doesn't cover the freight cost?FOB
We are sorry to learn that you insist on D/P after sight and refuse to accept L/C at sight.
We are glad to inform you that your sample had passed our lab test.
Referring to your fax of Oct. 28, we will accept the price you quoted on Oct. 23.
As soon as an offer is accepted, a written sales contract is usually required to be signed between the buyer and the seller to confirm the sales and stipulate their rights and obligations respectively.
The letter of credit is valid until August 31.
Suppose you were a buyer, you would probably prefer payment by 100 % D/A?
S.S “East Wind” is due to sail from Shanghai to London on 10th Nov.
We shall be glad to know whether you can undertake insurance of wine against All Risks, including Breakage and Pilferage.
All the losses arising from your delay in shipping our goods will be for your account.
Since the new wooden box is used for each bottle of wine, it is all ready for the window display and looks attractive, which will certainly help the sales.
On opening the cases we found that 25 sets of video recorders had been damaged by sea-water, and seem to be a completed write-off.
We avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our thanks to you for your close cooperation.
The firm offer creates a power of acceptance permitting the offeree by accepting the offer to transform the offer’s promise into a contractual obligation.
We are glad to make you the following offer on condition that you agree to change the payment term from D/P to T/T.
As shipping freight is fluctuating on the international freight market, this offer will be subject to our final confirmation.
If our client approves of the sample, we can get from him a large order.
Had you contacted us earlier, we would have complied with your request to the full.
When writing a letter to push payments for the first time, it would not be recommended that you threat to cancel the contract.
Our contract stipulates that payment should be made by irrevocable L/C payable by sight draft, so you must act accordingly.
The sugar was dispatched by rail two weeks ago and should have reached you by now.
Obtaining proper insurance for your consignment will indemnify you from loss, theft and damage of your shipment at sea.
As arranged, we have effected insurance on the goods for 110% of the invoice value against all risks.
We regret that we cannot entertain your claim, which is without any foundation.
According to the contract stipulations, we are not liable for the damage.
Our future offers will include your 2% commission unless otherwise stated.
We are afraid that we have to charge more for the designated packing, as it calls for extra labor and cost.
We are not in the position to offer upon receipt of your enquiry.
We are introducing ourselves as one of the leading exporters of the same line of business.
Please let us have the details of your “Apple” brand color TV sets, giving us your earliest delivery.
This offer is effective for your acceptance by e-mail on or before May 31.
The price of our new products is 7% lower than that of similar products of German origin.
It is necessary that the specifications conform to the requirements.
For bulk commodities as oil, sand and water, rail is cheaper than road.
The stipulations of the L/C must be in conformity with those of the S/C.
Please amend L/C No. 110 to read “The L/C will expire on August 31, 2017, in Japan.
The insurance certification is being prepared accordingly and will be forwarded to you by the end of the week.
The analysis of the first shipment is not satisfactory as is certified by the China Exit-Entry Inspection & Quarantine Bureau.
We would like to know on what terms you are willing to conclude an agency agreement.
The agreement is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
The numbers of the S/C and order should be printed on cases to be shipped in addition to other shipping marks.
We find your L/C needs amending.
As mentioned in my letter of June 15, the shoes were not satisfactory.
We are introducing ourselves as one of the leading exporters of the same line of business.
We have approached Nordik Trading Co. for the supply of radios.
We are making you the following offer, subject to your acceptance reaching us before July 1.
They have bid a price which we think will be acceptable to you.
We enclose our S/C No. 20170810 in duplicate for your signature and please return one copy for our file.
You must be responsible for all the losses arising from your delay in open the covering L/C.
In order to cut down handling and shipping expenses as much as possible, we suggest that you ship the large order in container.
We enclose an inspection certificate issued by the Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau.
Please be assured that your future orders will be satisfactorily executed.
We appreciate your effort in pushing the sale of our products these years.
The agreement may be renewed 6 months before its expiry.
An agreement is reached as a result of the process of offer and acceptance.
As general rule, the export goods are always inspected by the shipper before shipment.
In order to acquaint with you our new products, we are enclosing a new catalogue for your reference.
We have been in the retail business for the past 40 years and believe that with our reputation and connections we can be one of your most trustworthy partners in China.
In order t acquaint our client with our new products, we enclose herewith a catalogue and a price-list for your reference.
We are sure that will meet with your prompt attention.
As we have quoted you our rock-bottom price, we regret that we are unable to entertain any counter-offer.
As this product is now in great demand and the supply is rather limited, we would recommend you accept this offer as soon as possible.
Please give your prompt attention to the execution of Order No. KL20180601.
In accordance with our agreement, we have drawn on you at 30 days’ sight for the amount of the enclosed invoice.
Your comments on packing will be passed on to our manufacturers for their reference.
Enclosed please find a cheque covering all commissions due to you for this transaction.
Transactions are concluded on CIF basis.
We regret to hear that several bags of the last shipment were broken in transit.
We are not represented in your country now and would very much like to draw up an arrangement with you. We can provide our references from leading banks.
The agreement is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
After careful consideration, we have decided to entrust you with the sole agency for our products in Saudi Arabia.