WAEC Commerce 2003 Question 25

Question 25

Foreign Trade Documents

Which of the following documents is required when a bill of lading is not readily available to enable the goods to be landed?

  1. A.Bill of exchange
  2. B.Certificate of origin
  3. C.Consumer invoice
  4. D.Bill of sight
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Bill of sight)

Explanation

A bill of sight lets the importer land and examine goods when the bill of lading has not arrived.