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Yes. Payment terms in international trade typically refer to the conditions under which a seller will provide goods or services to a buyer and the terms of payment for those goods or services. These terms are usually outlined in a contract or agreement between the buyer and seller. Common payment terms include:

  1. Letter of Credit (LC): A financial instrument issued by a bank at the request of the buyer, ensuring that the seller will receive payment upon presenting specified documents confirming shipment or delivery of goods.
  2. Cash in Advance (CIA): Payment is made by the buyer before the goods are shipped or delivered. This option provides the seller with the most security but may not be attractive to buyers.
  3. Open Account: The seller ships the goods and invoices the buyer, who agrees to pay within a specified period, such as 30, 60, or 90 days after receiving the goods. This method involves more risk for the seller since payment is made after the goods are received.
  4. Documentary Collection: Also known as cash against documents (CAD), this method involves the seller presenting shipping documents to the buyer’s bank, which will release the documents to the buyer upon payment or acceptance of a draft.
  5. Consignment: The seller ships goods to the buyer but retains ownership until the goods are sold by the buyer, who then pays the seller.
  6. Cash on Delivery (COD): Payment is made by the buyer upon delivery of the goods.
  7. Payment in Installments: The buyer agrees to make payments in multiple installments over an agreed-upon period.