A Usance Letter of Credit is a crucial trade finance instrument used when buyers require extended payment terms while ensuring sellers receive a secure payment commitment. This document is particularly relevant in international trade transactions where the buyer and seller agree to deferred payment terms, typically ranging from 30 to 180 days after shipment or document presentation. Under Maltese law, which incorporates both domestic banking regulations and EU financial directives, the document provides a structured framework for managing deferred payment obligations while ensuring compliance with international banking standards, particularly UCP 600. The document specifies payment terms, document requirements, and conditions that must be met for the payment obligation to mature, making it especially valuable in large-scale international trade transactions where payment security and financing flexibility are essential.
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1. Letter Reference and Date: Unique LC reference number and issuance date
2. Advising Bank Details: Complete details of the advising bank including SWIFT code
3. Beneficiary Information: Full name and address of the beneficiary (seller/exporter)
4. Applicant Information: Full name and address of the applicant (buyer/importer)
5. Amount and Currency: LC value and currency specification, including tolerance if any
6. Usance Terms: Specific deferred payment terms, typically specified as days after sight or shipment
7. Latest Shipment Date: Final date by which shipment must be made
8. Expiry Date and Place: LC validity period and location for document presentation
9. Required Documents: Detailed list of all required shipping and commercial documents
10. Goods Description: Precise description of goods being traded
11. Shipment Terms: Incoterms and shipment details including ports
12. Presentation Period: Timeframe for document presentation after shipment
13. Governing Law: Specification of Maltese law and UCP 600 governance
1. Transferability Clause: Include when the LC needs to be transferable to a second beneficiary
2. Red Clause: Include when advance payment to beneficiary is required
3. Revolving Terms: Include for recurring shipments under the same LC
4. Confirmation Instructions: Include when confirmation by another bank is required
5. Partial Shipment Terms: Include when specifying whether partial shipments are allowed or prohibited
6. Transhipment Terms: Include when specifying whether transhipment is allowed or prohibited
7. Insurance Coverage: Include when specific insurance requirements need to be detailed
8. Special Payment Conditions: Include for any special payment terms or conditions beyond standard usance
1. Commercial Invoice Template: Prescribed format for commercial invoice presentation
2. Packing List Requirements: Detailed specifications for packing list preparation
3. Transport Document Requirements: Specific requirements for bills of lading or airway bills
4. Insurance Document Requirements: Format and coverage requirements for insurance documents
5. Certificate of Origin Requirements: Specifications for origin certification
6. Inspection Certificate Requirements: Requirements for pre-shipment inspection documentation
7. Bank Draft Format: Template for time draft under usance terms
8. Amendment Request Form: Standard format for requesting LC amendments
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