noun
import letter of credit
A financial instrument used in international trade, issued by a bank on behalf of an importer to guarantee payment to the exporter.
輸入信用状を開設するには、銀行に手数料を支払う必要がある。
To open an import letter of credit, you need to pay a fee to the bank.
Compound of 輸入 (import) and 信用状 (letter of credit).