Offshore Imports

Simplify offshore imports with us

Letter of Credit
Required Documents
  › Duly filled L/C application signed by authorised signatories
› Pro-forma invoice
Import LC Application
LC Application (Domestic)
LC Amendment Application
Handling Bills Drawn Under Letter of Credit
Shipping Guarantees /Parcel Guarantees
» Shipping Guarantees under LC Sight/DP
Required Documents
› Duly completed bank indemnity (for shipping guarantee)
› Payment arrangement (loan/account debit authority letter)
  › Shipping line indemnity
  › Three copies of commercial invoice
  › Two copies of original B/L

» Shipping Guarantees under LC Usance /DA
Required Documents
  › Duly Completed bank indemnity (For Shipping Guarantee)
  › Nil Margin Letter, Request Letter
  › Shipping line indemnity
  › Three copies of the Commercial Invoice
  › Two copies of the Original B/L
Handling Documentary collections (DA / DP)
Import Financing
Experience online import transactions
› Apply online for LC through the “BOC Trade Channel Customer Portal”
› More secure transaction through single/ dual control
› Online authorization for LC and amendments
  › Online LC status update
› SWIFT “Answer back response”
Well established correspondent banking network of BOC gives you an on-time settlement for your import transactions