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GB/T 38708-2020 in English

GB/T 38708-2020 in English

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Risk control and prevention of international trade cargo delivery and payment

  • Issued on:2020-03-31
  • Implemented on:2020-10-01
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Standard No: GB/T 38708-2020
Document status: VALID
Title in English: Risk control and prevention of international trade cargo delivery and payment
Title in Chinese: 国际贸易货物交付与货款支付的风险控制与防范
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on: 2020-03-31
Implemented on: 2020-10-01
ICS Classification: 03.100.99-Other standards related to company organization and management
Chinese Classification: A01-Technical Management
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
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GBT38708
GB/T 38708-2020
Trading Risk Control
Digital trade transaction risk control management
SJ/T 10448 and international

《GB/T 38708-2020国际贸易货物交付与货款支付的风险控制与防范》由TC489(全国国际货运代理标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为商务部。


Introduction

Interpretation of the core content of the standard

GB/T38708-2020 standard systematically regulates the risk prevention and control system of the two key links of goods delivery and goods payment in international trade, and is applicable to foreign trade enterprises, logistics service providers and industry regulatory departments. This standard and 11 supporting standards such as GB/T22154 and GB/T28832 together constitute a standardized framework for international trade risk management.


Cargo delivery risk prevention and control system

Risk type Key control points Implementation requirements
Delivery condition risk Time/place/method agreement The shipping time period rather than the specific date must be specified
Ownership transfer risk Choice of trade terms The applicable version of INCOTERMS should be indicated
Document management risk Preparation and handover specifications Comply with the requirements of 5 standards including GB/T28831

Typical case: bulk cargo delivery dispute

A company exported iron ore without agreeing on the quantity fluctuation range, and the actual shipment exceeded the contract quantity by 3.5%, which was rejected by the buyer. According to clause 4.3.2 of the standard, bulk cargo should clearly agree on a reasonable fluctuation range of ±5% to avoid such disputes.


Key points for risk prevention and control of payment for goods

Chapter 5 of the standard establishes a three-level payment risk defense mechanism:

  1. Basic defense: Select payment methods strictly in accordance with GB/T16962
  2. Process control: Letter of credit requires 100% clause review
  3. Credit guarantee: It is recommended to purchase export credit insurance

Payment method risk comparison

Method Risk level Applicable scenarios
Letter of credit ★★☆ New customers/large transactions
Documentary Collection ★★★ Stable Trading Partners
Telegraphic Transfer in Advance ★☆☆ Small/Sample Transactions

Recommendations for Standard Implementation

Enterprise Application Roadmap

  • Phase I: Establish a Standard Checklist (covering all elements of 4.3.1-4.3.8)
  • Phase II: Develop an Intelligent Audit System for Contract Terms
  • Phase III: Integrate Risk Warning Function with Logistics Information System

Special attention: According to clause 5.3.5 of the standard, letter of credit business must implement a "double review" mechanism to ensure the consistency of documents.


Technological evolution and standard value

This standard is the first to link the risks of goods delivery and goods payment, breaking through the traditional segmented management model. Its innovations are reflected in:

  • Introducing the concept of "time difference risk" (clause 4.2)
  • Establishing a hierarchical management system for transport documents (clause 4.3.8)
  • Integrating 6 international practice requirements such as UCP600

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