Sample 1　Buyer informing the packing and shipping marks

Dear Sirs,

We have received your letter concerning packing instructions dated May 20th.

Enclosed is our Order No.1234 at the price of US $18.6 per piece FOB Guangzhou for 12,000 pieces of men’s shirts. Since this is the first transaction between us, we would like to make it clear in advance that all items are to be packed in polybags of one piece each, 10 pieces to one box and 10 boxes to a wooden case lined with water proof material.

Please see to it that the outer packing is seaworthy and suitable for long distance ocean transportation. Shipping marks to be stenciled on the outer packing are indicated as follows:

WZRCO

KB-598

New York

No.1-120

If you think this is acceptable to you, please let us know as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,

Notes:

1. FOB: free on board, the seller fulfils his obligation to deliver the goods when they have passed over the ship’s rail at the named port of shipment, and the buyer has to bear all expenses and risks of or damage to the goods from that point. 离岸价格

2. polybags: a small simple bag made from polythene (= type of soft plastic) 塑料袋

3. seaworthy: fitted for a voyage（船舶）适宜航海的

4. stencil: to draw or paint something using a stencil 用镂空模板画

5. The following structure is for your reference in writing a letter concerning packing.

Opening part: to express thanks for the previous letter and introduce the matter of packing. Body part: to state in details the packing instructions for the goods ordered.

Closing part: to express the hope for the addressee to make a response as quickly as possible.