Pitfalls of CIF

Pitfalls of CIF

Incoterms are guidelines used in international trade. They define the conditions of transport, as well as the allocation of responsibilities and costs between the seller and the buyer. The most popular Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF is often used because, in theory, it seems convenient to the importer, especially a novice one. In this …

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Incoterms 2020 and sea transport – which one to choose?

Incoterms 2020 and sea transport

Notwithstanding experience in import of goods, a choice of a suitable Incoterms 2020 rule can be a challenge. It turns out that this decision has a considerable impact not only on the rights and duties of a buyer and a seller but also on incurred expenses. This article focuses on which terms are used the …

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Incoterms 2020 FAS

Incoterms rules define the division of the risk and costs between seller and buyer in international trade. It is noteworthy that rules from group F require specifying the sending port in advance. Incoterms FAS (Free Alongside Ship) indicates that the risk transfers to the buyer when the goods are placed alongside the ship. However, it …

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Incoterms 2020 DPU

Incoterms rules help the seller and the buyer to determine the allocations of risk and costs at various stages of transport in international trade. Due to mistakes in the interpretation of the DAT (Delivered at Terminal) rule, the word “terminal” has been replaced by Incoterms 2020 DPU (Delivery at Place Unloaded). This article describes what …

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Incoterms 2020 CIP

In order to import goods, one should be familiar with the Incoterms rules. International Trade Rules are divided into several groups, which indicate the means of transport as well as the division of risk and costs. In group C, the basic costs of transport and insurance are paid by the seller. Incoterms 2020 CIP – …

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Incoterms 2020 CFR

Within Incoterms, which define the rules of international trade, the so-called group C is distinguished. Group C includes rules where the basic transport costs are paid by the seller. In addition, the seller arranges transport and carries out customs clearance, and the risk is transferred to the buyer when the goods are on board the …

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Incoterms 2020 CPT

Incoterms are international trade rules that indicate the share of the costs and responsibility between the buyer and the seller. From the beginning of 2020, the updated Incoterms 2010 rules will come into force. One of the rules is CPT (Carriage Paid To). Incoterms 2020 CPT – Allocation of costs The seller takes: The buyer …

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Incoterms 2020 DDP

Incoterms are rules of trade. They specify who (buyer or seller) incurs transport costs, export, and import charges or risks associated with the transport of goods. The Incoterms 2010 are currently applied; however, new ones come into force on 1 January 2020. Incoterms 2020 DDP means “Delivered Duty Paid.” The seller is responsible for organizing …

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Incoterms 2020 DAP

International Commercial Terms, also known as Incoterms, are updated every 10 years. In 2020, new rules for international commercial transactions will come into force, specifying the obligations and costs incurred by sellers and buyers. These terms are divided into several groups. D group includes a DAP rule, which stands for Delivered at Place. Incoterms 2020 …

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Incoterms 2020 EXW

The rules for international transport are defined by Incoterms. Due to many transport-related factors, such as risk transfer and allocation of costs, Incoterms rules are divided into groups. One of the groups, E group, indicates that the seller places the goods at disposal of the buyer at a place named in the contract. EXW Incoterms …

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