Incoterms
The 11 standard shipping terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce. They define who pays for freight, insurance, and duty — and who bears risk at each stage.
Incoterms are the 11 standardized three-letter shipping terms (EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP, FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF) published by the International Chamber of Commerce. Incoterms 2020 is the current edition.
They answer two questions: who pays for each stage of the shipment, and at what point does risk transfer from seller to buyer. A quote of "DDP Warsaw" means the seller handles all costs including import duty until the goods reach Warsaw. "EXW London" means the buyer handles everything from collection onwards.
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