Import Services

Whatever your sourcing requirements, HSBC is perfectly positioned to fulfil your trading needs. We offer a wide range of import services, delivered by our experience trade team, who will ensure that your business is handled efficiently and without delay. What's more, with the support of our global network behind you, you can rest assured that we have HSBC representatives available to assist you, wherever in the world you do business.

Import-related services include:

• Documentary letters of credit:
  - standby letter of credit
  - red clause letter of credit
  - revolving letter of credit
  - transferable letter of credit
  - back-to-back letter of credit
• Bank guarantees:
  - tender guarantee
  - guarantee of advance payment reimbursement
  - payment guarantee
  - performance guarantee
• Post-import finance
• Financing of the importer
• Documentary collections 
• Structuring of the deal, preparation of the letter of credit text