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Importers Manual, Glossary of Technical Terms

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GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS

acceptance credit Refer to usance credit in "Importers Manual, Documentary Credits".

accepted draft Bill of exchange accepted by the drawee (acceptor) by putting his signature (acceptance) on its face. In doing so, he commits himself to pay the bill upon presentation at maturity.

all risks Extensive insurance cover, but usually excluding special risks (such as risks of war and strikes or perishing of the goods).

analysis certificate Confirmation concerning the chemical analysis of the goods, issued by a competent organization.

aval Joint and several guarantee on the draft of a person or firm, usually for the drawee, where the ...

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