Incoterms – Explained in a very Simple way

During international transactions it is very important that the selling terms are clearly drawn between the buyer and the seller. Incoterms stand for International Commercial terms. This is the set of rule published by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce). These rules are accepted by the legal authorities around the world. Incoterms states when the risk, cost and tasks transfers from the buyer to the seller.

Exw (Ex works) - Place

Seller – Packing

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle. Nor does it need to clear them for export, where such clearance is applicable.

FCA (Free Carrier) - Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

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FAS (Free Alongside Ship) – Port

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port.

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

FOB (Free On Board) – Port

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

CFR (Cost and Freight) – Port

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

 

CIF (Cost, Freight and Insurance) – Port

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is in Seller’s account

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CPT (Carriage Paid To) – Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges + Destination Terminal Charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

CIP (Carriage & Insurance Paid To) – Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges + Destination Terminal Charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is in Seller’s account

DAP (Delivered at Place) – Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges + Destination Terminal Charges + Delivery to Destination

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) – Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges + Destination Terminal Charges + Delivery to Destination + Unloading Charges

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) – Place

Seller – Packing + Loading Charges + Delivery to Port/Place + Export Duty, Taxes & Custom Clearance + Terminal handling charges at load port + Loading Charges + Carriage charges + Destination Terminal Charges + Delivery to Destination + Unloading Charges + Import Duties, Taxes and Custom Clearance.

Buyer – Any other cost and expenses

Insurance is negotiable between buyer & seller.

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