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从中国进口?签合同前必看的 5 个风险条款Importing from China? 5 Contract Clauses You Must Get Right

很多海外买家直接沿用供应商的格式合同,直到纠纷发生才发现责任、付款与管辖条款都对卖方有利。提前审阅,远比事后维权省钱。Many overseas buyers simply sign the supplier's template — only to find, once a dispute arises, that liability, payment and jurisdiction clauses all favour the seller. Reviewing upfront is far cheaper than litigating later.

我们的服务HOW WE HELP

我们如何帮您审阅国际货物买卖合同How we review your international sales contract

我们站在买方立场,逐条审阅你与中国供应商之间的买卖合同、采购条款与补充协议,识别对买方不利的隐性风险,并给出可执行的修改建议。We review your sales contract, PO terms and side agreements with Chinese suppliers from the buyer's perspective, flagging hidden risks and proposing workable revisions.

除合同文本外,我们也会提示与付款、物流、单证相关的实操风险,帮助你在交易结构层面就建立保护。Beyond the text, we flag practical risks around payment, logistics and documents, so protection is built into the deal structure itself.

关键要点KEY POINTS

您需要重点关注的环节What deserves your attention

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质量与验收条款Quality & acceptance

明确检验期限、验收标准与异议程序;避免“概不退货”式条款使买方丧失索赔权。Define inspection windows, acceptance criteria and notice procedure; avoid 'no returns' clauses that strip the buyer of recourse.

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付款与信用证Payment & L/C

将付款与单证、验货节点挂钩;信用证条款须与合同一致,防止不符点被拒付。Tie payment to documents and inspection milestones; L/C terms must match the contract to avoid dishonour on discrepancies.

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管辖权与争议解决Jurisdiction & disputes

优先约定境外仲裁或中立地管辖,避免争议只能在中国法院、按卖方主场解决。Prefer neutral arbitration or foreign jurisdiction, so disputes are not locked into the seller's home court.

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知识产权与保密IP & confidentiality

界定模具、设计与品牌的归属与许可范围,防止代工方擅自使用或对外泄露。Clarify ownership and licensing of tooling, designs and brands to stop unauthorised use or leakage.

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出口管制与制裁Export control & sanctions

评估交易是否触碰中美及多边出口管制、制裁清单,避免货物被扣或面临合规责任。Assess exposure to US/ multilateral export controls and sanctions lists, to avoid seizures or compliance liability.

常见问题FAQ

客户常问的问题Frequently asked questions

供应商的格式合同能改吗?Can I negotiate the supplier's template?

可以,而且应该。多数中国供应商愿意就关键条款协商,越早提出越容易。我们可帮你拟修改版本。Yes — and you should. Most Chinese suppliers will negotiate key terms, especially early. We can draft the revisions for you.

一定要用仲裁吗?Do I have to use arbitration?

不是必须,但跨境买卖中,约定中立地仲裁通常比依赖对方所在地法院更有利执行。Not mandatory, but for cross-border deals a neutral arbitration seat is usually far easier to enforce than the other side's local court.

信用证有什么常见坑?What are common L/C pitfalls?

最典型的是信用证条款与合同不一致,或单据要求过于严苛,导致银行以不符点拒付。The classic trap is L/C terms that diverge from the contract, or impossibly strict documents, leading banks to dishonour on discrepancies.

审阅一份合同大概多久?How long does a contract review take?

通常 1–3 个工作日,视合同长度与语言。我们会在首次沟通后给出预计时间。Usually 1–3 business days depending on length and language. We'll give an estimate after the first call.

请中国律师审合同多少钱?How much does it cost to have a Chinese lawyer review my contract?

通常按小时或按项目计费;标准买卖合同审阅多为固定项目报价,首次沟通后给出明确区间,再决定是否委托。Usually billed by the hour or as a fixed project fee; a standard sales-contract review is typically a fixed quote, with a clear range given after the first call before you decide.

合同该用中文还是英文签?Should the contract be in Chinese or English?

建议中英双语并明确约定以某一语言(通常为英文)为准,避免歧义;仅签中文会使境外买方更难理解与举证。We recommend a bilingual contract that states a governing language (often English) to avoid ambiguity; a Chinese-only contract is harder for an overseas buyer to understand and rely on.

小额订单也值得请律师审吗?Is it worth hiring a lawyer for a small order?

取决于金额与风险。即便小额,也可先做关键条款清单自查,或在付款前做一次低成本咨询,排掉最大风险。It depends on value and risk. Even for small orders, a key-clause checklist or a low-cost consult before payment can remove the biggest risks.

联系CONTACT

讨论您的具体需求Discuss your matter

我们提供中英文服务,可按小时或项目计费。首次沟通将评估您的案件方向与可行路径。We work in both Chinese and English, billed by the hour or by project. An initial conversation assesses your position and the available path forward.

FIRM广东卓建律师事务所Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm