Incoterms® 2020 Selector
Choose the right Incoterm for your shipment. Compare delivery responsibilities, costs, and risk transfer for all 11 ICC Incoterms® 2020 rules.
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Filter Incoterms by your preferred shipping method
Available Incoterms® (11)
Ex Works
Seller makes goods available at their premises. Buyer responsible for everything from pickup.
Free Carrier
Seller delivers goods to carrier nominated by buyer at named place. Most versatile Incoterm.
Free On Board
Seller delivers when goods pass ship's rail at named port of shipment. Sea transport only.
Carriage Paid To
Seller pays freight to named destination. Risk transfers when goods handed to first carrier.
Carriage and Insurance Paid To
Like CPT plus seller must obtain insurance with minimum ICC A coverage (110% of contract value).
Cost and Freight
Seller pays freight to destination port. Risk transfers when goods pass ship's rail. Sea only.
Cost, Insurance and Freight
Like CFR plus seller must obtain minimum insurance (ICC C, 110% value). Sea transport only.
Delivered at Place
Seller delivers when goods ready for unloading at named place. Buyer handles import customs.
Delivered at Place Unloaded
Seller delivers and unloads goods at named place. Only Incoterm requiring seller to unload.
Delivered Duty Paid
Seller responsible for all costs and risks until goods delivered. Maximum obligation for seller.
Free Alongside Ship
Seller delivers when goods placed alongside vessel at named port. Buyer arranges loading.
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Understanding Incoterms® 2020
Incoterms® (International Commercial Terms) are a set of 11 internationally recognized rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade transactions.
The 11 Incoterms® 2020 Rules
Group E - Departure (Minimum Seller Obligation)
- EXW (Ex Works): Seller makes goods available at their premises. Buyer responsible for all transportation, insurance, and costs.
Group F - Main Carriage Unpaid
- FCA (Free Carrier): Seller delivers goods to carrier nominated by buyer. Suitable for all transport modes.
- FAS (Free Alongside Ship): Seller delivers when goods are placed alongside the vessel. Sea and inland waterway transport only.
- FOB (Free On Board): Seller delivers when goods pass the ship's rail. Sea and inland waterway transport only.
Group C - Main Carriage Paid
- CPT (Carriage Paid To): Seller pays freight to named destination. Risk transfers when goods handed to first carrier.
- CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To): Like CPT plus seller must obtain insurance. Suitable for all transport modes.
- CFR (Cost and Freight): Seller pays freight to destination port. Sea and inland waterway transport only.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): Like CFR plus seller must obtain insurance. Sea and inland waterway transport only.
Group D - Arrival (Maximum Seller Obligation)
- DAP (Delivered at Place): Seller delivers when goods are ready for unloading at named place. Buyer handles import customs.
- DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded): Seller delivers and unloads goods at named place. Only Incoterm requiring seller to unload.
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): Seller responsible for all costs and risks until goods delivered. Maximum obligation for seller.
Key Considerations
🚢 Transport Mode
FAS, FOB, CFR, and CIF are for sea/inland waterway only. All others work for any transport mode.
💰 Cost Allocation
Consider who pays for freight, insurance, and customs duties. This affects your pricing strategy.
⚠️ Risk Transfer
Risk transfer point is crucial. In C-terms, risk transfers before cost responsibility ends.
📋 Insurance
Only CIF and CIP require seller to obtain insurance. For others, consider who should insure.
⚠️ Important Notice
Incoterms® is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The correct term is "Incoterms® 2020 rules", not "incoterm" or "inco terms". This tool provides general guidance. Always specify the exact Incoterm and version in your contracts and consult with trade professionals for specific situations.
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