Incoterms Flashcards
INCOTERM
International Commercial Terms, they are a set of 11 internationally recognized rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers.
The 7 Incoterms 2020 rules for ANY mode(s) of transport are:
EXW - Ex Works
FCA - Free Carrier
CPT - Carriage Paid to
CIP - Carriage and Insurance Paid To
DAP - Delivered at Place
DPU - Delivered at Place Unloaded
DDP - Delivered Duty Paid
The 4 Incoterms 2020 rules for SEA and INLAND WATERWAY Transport are:
FAS - Free Alongside Ship
FOB - Free on Board
CFR - Cost and Freight
CIF - Cost Insurance and Freight
Responsabilities of the supplier and the buyer in CIF
The goods are exported to the buyer’s port named in the sales contract. Until the goods are delivered to the buyer’s destination port, the seller bears the costs of any loss or damage to the product. Further, if the product requires additional customs duties, export paperwork, or inspections or rerouting, the seller must cover these expenses
Responsabilities of the supplier and the buyer in DPU
It requires the seller to clear goods for export, where applicable, without any obligation to clear
the goods for import, pay import duty or carry out import customs formalities.
Responsabilities of the supplier and the buyer in FOB
The seller’s responsibility ends when the items are placed with a shipment carrier
The buyer must ensure their goods reach their final destination on time and undamaged.
Responsabilities of the supplier and the buyer in DDP
The seller assumes full responsibility for the carriage until the goods are unloaded at the designated point, as well as all associated costs and risks.
Responsabilities of the supplier and buyer in EXW
The seller delivers the goods at its premises or at another designated place,
The buyer assumes the risks and costs related to the loading, transportation and dispatch of the products.
Sales on departure
the merchandise will be shipped at the risk and hazard of the buyer
Sales on departure EXW
From the moment that the goods are placed at disposal at the vendors premises
Sales on departure FCA,FAS,FOB,CFR,CIF,CPT & CIP
From the moment that the goods are handed to the carrier in order to be shipped
Sales on arrival
the merchandise will be shipped at the risk and hazard of the seller, until it reaches the designated destination point or port
Sales on arrival DAP
Until the end of its maritime transportation and its disembarkation
Sales on arrival DPU and DDP
Until its destination point
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