In a world where the trade of hides and skins crosses borders and connects continents, the International Council of Hides, Skins & Leather Traders' Associations, alongside the International Council of Tanners, introduced a standardized blueprint to navigate the complexities of international transactions. Since August 1, 1998, the Official Short Form Contract has served as a crucial tool in simplifying the detailed and often intricate process of buying and selling hides and skins across the globe. Printed in November 2003 and operational as International Contract No. 6, this document outlines the fundamental agreement between sellers and buyers, stipulating terms, conditions, and specific annexes relevant to different trade terms such as CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), CFR (Cost and Freight), and FOB (Free on Board), each with distinct clauses for insurance, shipment, and delivery. This form is crafted to ensure both parties acknowledge and adhere to the detailed provisions of the Official Contract Form No. 6, thereby facilitating a smoother, more predictable trading environment. It's a testament to the industry's commitment to fostering standardized, fair practices and the meticulous work of the International Council of Hides, Skins, and Leather Traders’ Associations in publishing this invaluable resource.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Official Short Contract Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | official short, EXW, contract no 6, DeliveryPlace |
Operative from 1st August 1998
Official Short Form Contract (Copyright)
Printed
November 2003
Drawn up by the International Council of Hides, Skins & Leather Traders’ Associations and the International Council of Tanners
Published by the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders’ Associations.
INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT No. 6 - HIDES & SKINS
This Short Form Contract is applicable to all types of hides and skins and is to be used with the appropriate Annexe.
Note: When used for C.I.F. transactions Clauses 6 and 17.3 are to be regarded as deleted. When used for (CFR) (C & F) transactions Clauses 6, 11 and 17.3 and any references to Insurance in Clause 12 are to be regarded as deleted.When used for F.O.B. transactions Clauses 11, 12.8 and any references to Insurance in Clause 12 are to be regarded as deleted. These clauses to be found in the full text of the official contract form.
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Loading/ofShipment/PlaceofShipment/PlaceofPeriod |
EnvironmentalandSafetyHealth,ApplicableFranchise, |
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State Here: Terms (insert CIF, CFR (C&F), FOB, Carriage Paid to (CPT), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered Ex Ship, (DES), Delivery |
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Ex Quay (DEQ), Delivered Duty Unpaid, (DDU), Delivered Duty Paid, (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) Etc. |
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Measurement Terms, |
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Weight/Area/Substance,Analysis,Quality/Selection/ChemicalMark/Description,Quantity,here;StatePrice, Weight and |
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By signing this Short Form Contract, the Seller and the Buyer hereby acknowledge the existence of the full text of the Official Contract Form No. 6 and confirm their |
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acceptance of the Terms and Conditions therein. |
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