WAEC Commerce 2014 Question 9

Question 9

Foreign Trade Documents

In the absence of the bill of lading, which of the following is used to clear the goods?

  1. A.Bill of sight
  2. B.Dock warrant
  3. C.Certificate of origin
  4. D.Mate's receipt.
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Answer: A (Bill of sight)

Explanation

When an importer lacks full documents to describe his goods, he clears them using a bill of sight.