Incoters: World Standard for International Trade
Incoterms is a set of standard terms developed by ICC to reduce legal and logistical challenges in international trade. These rules organize the Risk transfer, transportation costs and how to clearance between the seller and the buyer.
In Iran, The Iranian Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce has helped publish and promote these concepts and helps businessmen in international transportation decisions.
Incoterms Category: From Minimum to Maximum
Incoterms can be divided into four main categories , each defining a different level of responsibility for the seller and the buyer:
✅ Group E: Delivery at the seller's place (minimum commitment for the seller)
✅ Group F: Delivery to the initial carrier (relative commitment for the seller)
✅ Group C: Shipping and Paid Costs (Wider Plan for Seller)
✅ Group D: Delivery inDestination (maximum obligation for the seller)
1. Group E - Delivery at the seller's place
EXW - Factory door delivery
📍 Delivery location: Warehouse or factory
1 Buyer Liability: Shipment, Insurance, Clearance
1 Seller's Liability: Product Preparation
1 Key Feature: Maximum responsibility for the buyer
In this way, the seller has delivered the goods in his place (factory, warehouse) ready and has no role in transportation. The buyer is responsible for all shipping, clearance and relevant costs.
2. Group F - Delivery to the initial carrier
FCA - Delivery to the first carrier
🚚 Delivery of goods at the point designated by the buyer
🔹 The seller delivered the product to the first carrier (eg, the transport company) and the risk is transferred from that point to the buyer.
FOB - Delivery on Ship Deck
🚢 for marine shipping
🔹 The seller will manage the port of goods to the port and after the on the ship's deck , the buyer will be responsible for the buyer.
3. Group C - Payed shipping fee
CPT - Pay Frequency FrequentlyDestination
📦 Shipment fee is paid by the seller but the risk is transferred to the first carrier after delivery.
The buyer's responsibility begins from the moment of delivery to the first carrier.
CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight Freight
✅ The seller also insures the goods in addition to shipping costs
🔹 In the event of damage, insurance covers costs. This method is used for marine and international transport .
4. Group D - Delivery at Destination
DPU - Delivery at Discharged Destination
📦 The seller drains the goods at a specified point and the buyer begins after the evacuation.
This method is used for multidisciplinary transport and special cargo .
DAP - Delivery in the destination, no discharge
🌍 The goods are shipped to the destination but the evacuation is borne by the buyer.
🔹 All shipping, clearance and customs costs are borne by the seller.
DDP - Delivery by paying salaries and duties
🏢 The goods have been delivered at the final destination and all customs and tax fees are paid.
🔹 The seller responsible for allThe costs are from the moment of delivery to the final delivery.
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