WAEC - Commerce (2003 - No. 29)
Which of the following documents is required when a bill of lading is not readily available to enable the goods to be landed?
Bill of exchange
Certificate of origin
Consumers invoice
Bill of sight
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Bill of sight refers to a declaration made to customs officer by an importer who is unsure about what is being shipped. While the Bill of Lading is used to prove the ownership of the goods, the bill of sight can be presented when the bill of lading is unavailable at the point of clearance.