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Introduction

Incoterms

Terms Applicable to All Modes of Transport

01

EXW (Ex Works)

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.

02

FCA (Free Carrier)

The seller bears transportation costs to the designated place (carrier), but risk transfers to the buyer from the moment of delivery to the carrier.

03

CPT (Carriage Paid To)

The seller bears transportation costs to the destination.
However, risk transfers to the buyer from the moment goods are handed over to the carrier.

04

CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To)

The seller bears transportation costs to the destination as well as insurance premiums to cover risks during transportation.

05

DAP (Delivered At Place)

The seller is responsible for transportation to the destination, but only until before unloading.
Unloading and import customs clearance are borne by the buyer.

06

DPU (Delivered At Place Unloaded)

The seller is responsible for transportation to the destination and unloading.
Customs clearance procedures thereafter are borne by the buyer.

07

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

The seller bears all costs (including duties) and risks to the destination.
The buyer only needs to receive the goods.

Sea and Inland Waterway Transport Only

01

FAS (Free Alongside Ship)

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.

02

FOB (Free On Board)

The seller is responsible until goods are loaded onto the designated vessel.
Costs and risks after shipment transfer to the buyer.

03

CFR (Cost and Freight)

The seller bears freight to the destination port and is responsible for transportation.
However, risk transfers to the buyer from the moment of shipment.

04

CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)

Same as CFR, the seller bears freight to the destination port.
Additionally, the seller also bears insurance premiums to cover risks during transportation.

Summary

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