Since a draft was included in the presentation at issue in ICC Opinion TA.948, it prompts important questions about examination not only under UCP but also under bills of exchange law.

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A Critical Review of ICC Opinion TA.948

Since a draft was included in the presentation at issue in ICC Opinion TA.948, it prompts important questions about examination not only under UCP but also under bills of exchange law.

Rupnarayan Bose Jun 13, 2025

ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA.948 (2024) addressed a Query involving two discrepancies in a particular presentation. One was on drafts. The other was about a packing list. This analysis restricts itself to the matter impacting drafts.

Background of the Discrepancy

The LC required, among others:

BENEFICIARY DRAFT DRAWN ON (ISSUING BANK) AT 90 DAYS FROM INVOICE DATE …

According to the Query, the nominated bank “received from the beneficiary documents containing, among others, drafts, issued to the order of the beneficiary”. The drafts were not further endorsed by the beneficiary to anyone in particular.

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DCW Monthly: June 2025