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In international trade, both imports and exports are inspected to see that the ordered goods are the same as what the importer intends to buy. This activity is called commodity inspection. It relates closely to the two parties concerned.

In the activity, the seller, as well as the buyer, pays great attention to the inspection of goods. For the seller, it has much to do with his reputation, whereas for the buyer, he has to make sure whether his interests have been well protected.

Usually the goods will be inspected at the port of shipment and reinspected at the port of destination. If the quality, quantity or weight, packing, etc. of the goods ordered by the buyer should be found not in conformity with the contract stipulations upon reinspection by a commodity inspection department, the buyer shall have the right to lodge a claim against the seller by presenting the relative inspection cerificates issued by a contracted inspection organization, within the time stipulated in the contract. Commodity inspection must be conducted by recognized surveyors before shipment or after arrival.

Dali Wang, marketing manager of XYZ Cultural Product Company is now talking with Mrs.Dowsy Stebbins about inspecting the goods. Wang： Hello, Dowsy. Good to see you again.

Wang： You’re right. Commodity inspection is very important for both of us. But it’s s not an easy job.

Stebbins： I agree. I concern very much about the quality, quantity and everything of the goods I ordered though I definitely trust you.

Wang： I understand. As the importer, you have the right to reinspect the goods after their arrival. And of course, even before their shipment you should know some information about the inspection of the goods. For as an integral part of the contract, the inspection of goods has its special importance.

Stebbins： So, that is to say, the goods I ordered will be inpected in China before shipment and reinspected after they arrived here?

Wang： Yes. Since some of the ordered goods are cultural relics duplicates, it’s more complicated to have them inspected. More inspection departments such as Relic Bureau and some other departments will be involved in the inspection. But you know we’re very experienced in the process.

Stebbins： That’s good. I don’t expect there is any dispute over the results of inspection. Since this batch of goods are porcelain ware and clayware which are easilty broken, we’ll have to reinspect them when they get here even the goods themselves are of no quality problems.

Wang： You have that right. To make the goods safely arrive here, as you know, we’ve covered the goods you ordered against the risk of breakage. Besides, each wooden case will be lined with plastic sheets and some foam materials from inside to prevent damage by water or anything hard and reinforced them with iron straps as outer packing.

Clay： Well, it’s our turn to the matter of inspection, isn’t it?

Feng： Yes. Let’s go down to the issue now. Careful and proper inspection is an indispensable part to ensure the quality of the goods to be purchased.

Clay： Right. Shall we first specify the inspection right?

Feng： All right. What are your inspection stipulations for your imports and exports, then?

Clay： According to the inspection clauses, inspection must be conducted before shipment by recognized surveyors, who then issue certificates concerning the quality, quantity, and other things. These certificates may be taken as the basis for negotiating payment. Upon arrival of the imported goods, the Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine at the port of destination should reinspect the goods. Should the quality, specifications, quantity or weight be found not in conformity with the stipulation of the order, due to causes other than those for which the insurance company, shipping company, airlines or post office are liable, the buyer shall have the right to lodge a claim against the seller on the strength of a survey report or inspection certificate issued by the Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine at the port of destination. Such a survey report shall be final and shall serve as the basis for filing a claim.

Feng： What you mean is that the exported goods should be inspected before shipment, and the imported goods should be reinspected after their arrival, is that right?

Clay： You are right. It is quite common in international trade today.

Feng： Very reasonable. The interests of both the buyer and seller are

Clay： It’s true.

Clay： As for inspection, our practice has proved to be quite reasonable and it has been accepted by our foreign customers.

Clay： For this aspect, usually in international trade the reinspection should be made within 10 days upon the arrival of the goods. And if any discrepancy is found, claim must be raised within 30 days. However, as I said before, claims that fall within the responsibility of shipping company and underwriter shall not be entertained.

Feng： Thank you, Mr. Clay. I’ve got another question. As regards reinspection, can we appoint any authentic surveyor without your approval?

Clay： In order to carry out the contract smoothly and avoid unnecessary disputes, it’s best for us to name the inspection organization that shall be approved by both sides and be stipulated in the contract.

Feng： Ok, I understand what you mean. But what shall we do if the results from the two inspections do not coincide with each other?

Clay： We’ll have a seminar of specialists and surveyors from both sides to clarify which is correct.

Feng： If we do like this, I’m sure we can resolve the differences through friendly consultations, and no case under dispute shall then be submitted for arbitration.

1. If the quality, quantity or weight, ...within the time stipulated in the contract. 如果买方所订购商品的质量、数量或者重量、包装等在检验中被商品检验部门发现与合同规定不一致，那么，买方可以出示由合同检验组织颁发的相应检验证书，在合同规定期限内向卖方提出索赔。这是一个带有“if”条件句的复合句，句子较长。其中in conformity with意为“与……相一致（符合）”，例如：They do not behave in conformity with the law. 他们没有遵照法律行事。lodge a claim against 意为“向……提出索赔”。同样的意思表达方式还有file/tender/make a claim against sb. for sth因某事向某人提出索赔。例如： We have to lodge a claim against you for damage in transit. 我们不得不因为货物在运输途中遭到损坏而向你方提出索赔。

2. I don’t expect there is any dispute over the results of inspection. 我不希望检验结果出现任何争议。dispute 在这里是名词，但注意后面用的介词over. dispute 以名词形式和over连用，意思与动词词组一样，意为“争论，就……争执”。例如：There is a dispute over the ownership of the land. 对那块土地的所有权有争执。They disputed over how to get the best results. 他们争论着如何能得到最好的结果。

3. Since this batch of goods are porcelain ware and clayware which are easilty broken...由于这批货是些易碎的瓷器和陶器制品……batch意为“一批，一组”，在这里相当于lot. 例如：the first batch 首批，a batch of goods 一批货。

4. we’ve covered the goods you ordered against the risk of breakage. 我们已为这批货投了破损险。cover在这里是动词，意为“投保”。表达“投保”的动词和词组还可以用：insure; arrange insurance, cover insurance, effect insurance, provide insurance, take out insurance,等。例如：Please insure the goods against breakage. 这批货物请投保破碎险。再比如：For this contract, we’d like you to arrange insurance at your end. 这份合同的货物，请在你方安排保险。

5. Besides, each wooden case will be lined with plastic sheets and some foam materials from inside to prevent damage by water or anything hard and reinforced them with iron straps as outer packing. 此外，每个木箱都有内衬的塑料薄膜和泡沫材料，以防止水、或任何硬物的破坏，而且还要在外包装上用铁皮条加固。to be lined with 意为“加里衬”，因此，line 是动词。例如：The box was lined with soft paper to protect the things inside. 盒子里衬着软纸用来保护里面的东西。再如：a coat lined with fur用毛皮做里子的大衣。

6. Let’s go down to the issue now. 我们继续吧。to go down to sth. 意为“延续到，继续到……”。例如：We’ll go down to the point and see if we can find it out. 我们会继续讨论这一点，看是否能够最终把它弄清楚。Go down to the grocer’s and get some sugar. 去杂货店给我买点糖来。

7. Upon arrival of the imported goods, the Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine at the port of destination should reinspect the goods.进口商品在达到以后，目的港国家质量监督检验检疫总局会对商品进行复检。Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine 意为“国家质量监督检验检疫总局”，世界各国基本都设有类似的对进出口商品检验的机构。在中国，这一机构的英文全称为General Administration ofQuality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (AQSIQ)，即，中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局。是中华人民共和国国务院主管全国质量、计量、出入境商品检验、出入境卫生检疫、出入境动植物检疫、进出口食品安全和认证认可、标准化等工作，并行使行政执法职能的正部级国务院直属机构。8. Should the quality, specifications, quantity or weight be found not in conformity with the stipulation of the order, due to causes other than those for which the insurance company, shipping company, airlines or post office are liable, the buyer shall have the right to lodge a claim against the seller on the strength of a survey report or inspection certificate issued by the Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine at the port of destination. 如果发现货品的质量、规格、数量或者重量与订单不符，而原因又不在保险公司、运输公司、航空公司或邮局的话，那么买方有权力按照目的港国家质量监督检验检疫总局颁发的检验报告或证书向卖方提出索赔。在这个长的条件句中，if 被省去，should被提前，中间有加了一个due to引起的介词短语，表示原因，主句则是the buyer shall have the right to...此外，on the strength of是固定搭配，意为“根据，依赖……”，例如：On the strength of my forthcoming salary increase, I have decided to buy a better car. 由于我的工资即将增加,我已决定买一辆好一些的汽车。Language Skills 1. About inspection 1) We should inspect this batch of porcelainware to see if there is any breakage. 2) Shall we take up the question of inspection today? 3) The inspection of commodity is no easy job. 2. About reinspection 1) Where do you wish to reinspect the goods?

1) Who issues the inspection certificate in case the quality does not conform to the contract?

2) The certificate will be issued by China Import and Export Commodity Inspection Bureau or by any of its branches.

3) The Inspection Certificate will be signed by the commissioner of your bureau.

1) You may have another certificate showing the goods to be free from radioactive contamination.

2) Our goods must be up to export standards before the Inspection Bureau releases them.

3) Our Inspection Bureau will issue a Veterinary Inspection Certificate to show that the shipment is in conformity with export standards.

5) We have the best surveyor, China Import and Export Commodity Inspection Bureau.

You are importing a batch of fertilizer from Russia. Now issues such as payment, packing, and delivery have been settled. As regard inspection, there exists disagreement. After a long discussion, both parties agree that the reinspection made by AQSIQ (Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine) should be final and serves as the basis for filing a claim.

Based on the situation above, make a dialogue with your partner.

You show respect and sincerity by the way you dress and by respecting certain rules of apperance of the host culture. That doesn’t mean you have to adopt the local dress, but it does mean you should adapt your clothes to the customs of the host culture. This can present a particular issue for women in position of authority because rules for appropriate dress for women can vary widely across cultures. In Arab countries, even in the less fundamentalist ones, women are expected to dress modestly. Mini-skirts, sleeveless blouses, sleeveless dresses, tight skirts, and tight dresses would not be considered appropriate. A woman who wants to do business in the Middle East must be aware of the basic rules and make sure that she does not undermine her credibility and authority, not to mention insult her business partners.

In a sense it is easier for women to choose appropriate dress in Afghanistan than in more liberal Islamic countries because the dress rules in Afghanistan are spelled out very clearly. Arms, legs, and hair must be covered in public. There is no room for variations. The rules in other countries may be much more vague and less official.

Dress is an important factor in most women’s careers. Research shows that when a woman dresses for success, it doesn’t guarantee success, but if she dresses poorly or inappropriately, it almost always ensures failure.