D/p意思
"D/P" is a term used in international trade that stands for "Documents against Payment." It is a method of payment in which the importer (buyer) pays the exporter (seller) for the goods before the exporter's bank releases the shipping documents to the importer.
In a D/P transaction, the exporter's bank holds the shipping documents (such as the bill of lading, which is a document that serves as a receipt for the cargo and evidence of the contract of carriage) until the importer pays the amount due. Once the importer pays the full amount, the bank releases the documents, and the importer can take possession of the goods.
There are two types of D/P:
- D/P at sight: In this type, the importer is required to pay immediately upon presentation of the documents.
- D/P after sight (or D/P deferred): In this type, the importer is given a grace period (a sight period) to inspect the goods before paying. After the sight period expires, the importer is required to pay, and only then the documents are released.
D/P is a common method of payment in international trade because it offers some protection to both the buyer and the seller. The seller is assured of payment before releasing the goods, while the buyer has the opportunity to inspect the goods before committing to payment.