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The document discusses Incoterms, which are a set of commercial terms established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to clarify rules in international trade contracts. Key points: - Incoterms define obligations of buyers and sellers and clarify issues like transportation costs and risks of loss. - The ICC updates Incoterms periodically to conform with changing trade practices. Common terms include Delivered at Terminal, Delivered Duty Paid, and Ex Works. - Incoterms provide a standardized language for international trade but specific terms must be negotiated between buyers and sellers.

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INCONTERMS

The document discusses Incoterms, which are a set of commercial terms established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to clarify rules in international trade contracts. Key points: - Incoterms define obligations of buyers and sellers and clarify issues like transportation costs and risks of loss. - The ICC updates Incoterms periodically to conform with changing trade practices. Common terms include Delivered at Terminal, Delivered Duty Paid, and Ex Works. - Incoterms provide a standardized language for international trade but specific terms must be negotiated between buyers and sellers.

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INCONTERMS:

The Incoterms are a set of commercial/trade rules established by the


International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) that are used in
international sale contracts. The Incoterms are not mandatory rules – for them
to receive legal effect, they must be explicitly incorporated by the parties into
their contract.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

 International commercial terms—Incoterms for short—clarify the rules


and terms buyers and sellers use in international and domestic trade
contracts. 
 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed Incoterms in
1936 and updates them periodically to conform to changing trade
practices.
 Typical examples of Incoterms rules for any mode of transportation
include Delivered at Terminal (DAT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), and
Ex Works (EXW).
 Incoterms were updated for 2020 and although only one term changed,
there are notable differences in security costs.
 The terms are standardized but certain buyers and sellers will prefer
individual terms over others. As such, which terms will be used is a
matter of negotiation.

Understanding Incoterms:

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed Incoterms in


1936 and updates them periodically to conform to changing trade
practices. The ICC's mission is to promote open markets and ensure global
economic prosperity through trade. Because it is a networked business
organization that reaches over 45 million companies in 100 countries, the ICC
is seen as having unparalleled expertise in establishing rules to guide
international trade.While the adherence to its Incoterms is voluntary, the ICC-
established rules are commonly used by buyers and sellers as a regular part of
trade transactions.

Incoterms provide a universal set of rules and guidelines that help facilitate
trade. In essence, they provide a common language traders can use to set the
terms for their trades. Buyers and sellers can use Incoterms in a variety of
activities necessary to conduct business. Typical activities that call for the use
of Incoterms include filling out a purchase order, labelling a shipment for
transport, completing a certificate of origin, or documenting a free carrier
agreement (FCA).

Incoterms Rules for Any Mode of Transport:


Some common examples of Incoterms rules for any mode of transportation
include Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Delivered at Place (DAP), and Ex Works
(EXW). The seven Incoterms for any mode of transport are below:

 EXW: Ex Works
 FCA: Free Carrier
 CPT: Carriage Paid To
 CIP: Carriage and Insurance Paid To
 DAP: Delivered at Place
 DPU: Delivered at Place Unloaded
 DDP: Delivered Duty Paid

DPU indicates the seller delivers the goods to a terminal and assumes all the
risk and transportation costs until the goods have arrived and been unloaded.
After that, the buyer assumes the risk and transportation costs of the goods
from the terminal to the final destination.

DDP indicates the seller assumes all the risk and transportation costs. The
seller must also clear the goods for export at the shipping port and import at the
destination. Moreover, the seller must pay export and import duties for goods
shipped under DDP.

Under Incoterm Ex Works (EXW), the seller is only required to make the
goods available for pickup at the seller's business location or another specified
location. Under EXW, the buyer assumes all the risk and transportation costs.

In 2010, the two main categories of Incoterms were updated and classified by
modes of transport. The first classification applies to any mode of transport,
while the second classification only applies to sea and inland waterway
transport.

There are specific instances that Incoterms will not cover. Incoterms do not:

 Address all the conditions of a sale 


 Identify the goods being sold nor list the contract price
 Reference the method nor timing of payment negotiated between the
seller or buyer   
 When title, or ownership of the goods, passes from the seller to the
buyer  
 Specify which documents must be provided by the seller to the buyer to
facilitate the customs clearance process at the buyer’s country  

 Address liability for the failure to provide the goods in conformity with


the contract of sale, delayed delivery, nor dispute resolution mechanisms.

Due to the omission of certain sale conditions, only working with Incoterms
can be constricting. All parties involved in any contract should make sure all
the applicable instances above are addressed before signing the contract. Many
legal matters can arise due to working only with Incoterms, which is why you
should address all the above reasons to ensure smooth business.

Incoterms Rules for Sea and Inland Waterway Transport:


The ICC has specific Incoterms rules for inland waterway and sea
transport such as cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) and free on board (FOB).
The Incoterms for sea and inland waterway transport are below:

 FAS: Free Alongside Ship


 FOB: Free on Board
 CFR: Cost and Freight
 CIF: Cost, Insurance, and Freight

Free on-board shipment terms indicate the seller delivers the goods on board a
designated vessel named by the buyer. The buyer or seller may assume all the
risk and transportation costs depending on whether the goods are sold under the
FOB shipping point or FOB destination point.

Cost, insurance, and freight (CIF)  terms indicate the seller must deliver the
goods to a designated port and load them on a specified vessel, assuming
responsibility for paying all transportation, insurance, and loading costs. After
that, the buyer assumes the cost and risk associated with transporting the cargo
from the designated port to its warehouse or business.

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