Switch B/L
Category: Documents
Also searched as: Switch bill of lading
Definition (plain English)
A replacement bill of lading issued to change selected commercial details, often in triangular trade or trader-controlled transactions.
Why it matters commercially
Switch BLs can protect commercial channels but create fraud, sanctions, customs, origin, and document-mismatch risk if misused.
Example
A trader requested a switch BL to hide the factory name, and compliance checked origin, sanctions, and invoice consistency before approving it.
Common mistake
Using a switch BL to mask facts that customs, banks, or buyers are entitled to know.
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