Question: A Chinese import and export company signed a contract with a Thailand import and export company on FOB terms, selling the Thailand company 10, 000

A Chinese import and export company signed a contract with a Thailand import and export company on FOB terms, selling the Thailand company 10, 000 pieces of candles. Before shipment, the goods passed an inspection by a notary public and were in line with the contract requirements. After the goods arrived at the port of destination, the buyer found that 30% of the candles were curved and, therefore, claimed to the seller. But the seller refused to make compensation on the grounds that the quality of the goods at shipment was consistent with the contract requirements and there was a quality certificate given by the notary public. After careful investigation, the reason for the candle curving was clear. It was because the carrier packed the goods in the cabin near the engine room, as a result of high temperature within the cabin, the candles curved. In the above case, is it reasonable for the seller to reject the claim? Why?

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