The seller's obligation ends when the goods are made available at their premises, and all transportation costs and risks thereafter are borne by the buyer.
The seller bears transportation costs to the designated place (carrier), but risk transfers to the buyer from the moment of delivery to the carrier.
The seller bears transportation costs to the destination.
However, risk transfers to the buyer from the moment goods are handed over to the carrier.
The seller bears transportation costs to the destination as well as insurance premiums to cover risks during transportation.
The seller is responsible for transportation to the destination, but only until before unloading.
Unloading and import customs clearance are borne by the buyer.
The seller is responsible for transportation to the destination and unloading.
Customs clearance procedures thereafter are borne by the buyer.
The seller bears all costs (including duties) and risks to the destination.
The buyer only needs to receive the goods.
The seller's obligation ends when goods are delivered alongside the vessel at the port of shipment.
All costs and risks thereafter are borne by the buyer.
The seller is responsible until goods are loaded onto the designated vessel.
Costs and risks after shipment transfer to the buyer.
The seller bears freight to the destination port and is responsible for transportation.
However, risk transfers to the buyer from the moment of shipment.
Same as CFR, the seller bears freight to the destination port.
Additionally, the seller also bears insurance premiums to cover risks during transportation.
| Term | Name | Seller's Main Obligation | Buyer's Main Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex Works | Delivery | All transportation, customs clearance, costs |
| FCA | Free Carrier | Delivery at designated place | Subsequent transportation, risk |
| CPT | Carriage Paid To | Transportation costs to destination | Risk from first carrier delivery |
| CIP | Carriage and Insurance Paid To | Transportation costs & insurance | Risk from first carrier delivery |
| DAP | Delivered At Place | Transportation to destination | Unloading, import customs clearance |
| DPU | Delivered At Place Unloaded | To destination unloading | Import customs clearance |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid | All transportation, customs clearance, duties | Receive goods only |
| FAS | Free Alongside Ship | Delivery alongside ship | Loading, subsequent transportation |
| FOB | Free On Board | Loading completed | Subsequent transportation |
| CFR | Cost and Freight | Freight | Risk from shipment |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance and Freight | Freight & insurance | Risk from shipment |