L/C, Payment & FX Settlement
Pay foreign suppliers through our import contract — letters of credit and FX settlement handled with the shipment.
- Instruments
- L/C, T/T, documentary collection
- Currencies
- USD, EUR, JPY and other major currencies
- Basis
- Import agency contract
Under an import agency agreement we can open letters of credit or make telegraphic transfers to the foreign supplier, using the customs declaration as the basis for foreign-exchange settlement. The buyer pays us in RMB; we pay the supplier in foreign currency and keep the payment, customs and VAT records consistent for audits.
What we handle
- L/C issuing through our import contract
- T/T payment to foreign suppliers
- FX settlement backed by customs declarations
- Document checks against L/C terms
- Deposit and balance scheduling
- Consistent contract, payment and customs records
Documents you will need
| 01 | Import agency agreement |
|---|---|
| 02 | Sales contract with the foreign supplier |
| 03 | Pro forma invoice |
| 04 | L/C application terms |
The exact list depends on your product and origin; we confirm it before shipment.
Questions about this service
Can you pay our overseas supplier for us?
Yes, under an import agency agreement. The payment is made against our import contract and customs declaration, which keeps foreign-exchange settlement compliant.
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