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Dear Sirs
I'd like to ask about the case when L/C issuing date is not written in the Contract.

The payment should be made by l/c under the contract,
but it is silent about issuing date of L/C.
But, the contract says the latest date of shipment is April 13th of 2014.

Then, I wonder if it is reasonable to interpret the contract as even though LC issuing date is not provided,
the importer must open L/C before April 13 of 2014, which is the latest date of shipment.

Or is there any other standard for interpretation on the L/C issuing date when it's not written in the Contract?

Your answer will be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

If LC issuance date not mentioned in the contract it gives choice to importer to issue the LC b4 latest shipment date. I suggest you must incorporate clause regarding expiry of the contract which can b as follows
1. Contract is valid for 15 days frm its issue date.
2. Contract will expire 1 week from its issuance date
3. Contract expiry date is _______

Hope the situation is clear other comments will b appreciated.

Regards,
Danish