Incoterms 2020 — ICC
The 11 International Commercial Terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce, governing cost and risk transfer in our contracts.
| Term | Name | Mode | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex Works | Any mode | Buyer bears all cost/risk from seller's premises. |
| FCA | Free Carrier | Any mode | Seller delivers to carrier nominated by buyer at named place. |
| FAS | Free Alongside Ship | Sea/inland waterway | Seller delivers alongside the vessel at the named port. |
| FOB | Free On Board | Sea/inland waterway | Risk passes once goods are on board the vessel. Common for crude & products. |
| CFR | Cost and Freight | Sea/inland waterway | Seller pays freight to destination port; risk passes on board. |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance & Freight | Sea/inland waterway | As CFR plus minimum marine insurance. Common for cargoes. |
| CPT | Carriage Paid To | Any mode | Seller pays carriage to named destination; risk passes at handover. |
| CIP | Carriage & Insurance Paid To | Any mode | As CPT plus all-risk insurance to destination. |
| DAP | Delivered At Place | Any mode | Seller delivers ready for unloading at named place. |
| DPU | Delivered At Place Unloaded | Any mode | Seller delivers and unloads at named place. |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid | Any mode | Seller bears all cost/risk incl. import duties to destination. |
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