DAP, DDP, FOB and CIF: Who Pays and Who Handles Each Part?
Quick answer: Incoterms allocate tasks, costs and risk transfer points, but do not settle title, payment or every service detail. Read DAP, DDP, FOB and CIF together with the quotation, contract and actual importer/exporter rules.
For sales, procurement, import and export teams reviewing door-to-door offers and responsibility scope.
Information to check before starting
- Named place or port after the term
- Version, such as Incoterms 2020
- Export and import clearance owner
- Duty, VAT and importer of record
- Unloading, insurance and local charges
A practical operating sequence
- State term plus named place
- Map responsibilities
- Compare quote exclusions
- Confirm importer and exporter
- Record in PO or contract
Common causes of delay and extra cost
- Writing FOB Thailand without a named port
- Assuming CIF includes delivery to the final warehouse
- Using DDP without a valid importer arrangement
Frequently asked questions
Do Incoterms determine ownership?
No. Title is governed by the sales contract.
Is DDP always the easiest?
No. It can fail when the seller cannot lawfully arrange importer, tax or permits at destination.
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