WAEC Commerce 2023 Question 25

Question 25

Foreign Trade Documents

A bill of lading that is tagged clean means that the goods being delivered are

  1. A.paid for.
  2. B.on credit.
  3. C.not damaged.
  4. D.duty free.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (not damaged.)

Explanation

A clean bill of lading has no remarks about damage or shortage: the goods were loaded in good order. A 'dirty' (claused) bill notes damage.