Incoterms Explained

Terms we support

We quote under the Incoterms® 2020 rules. The terms available for a specific order depend on the product, the destination and the carrier, and are confirmed in your quotation.

Risk transfer points

EXW — risk passes at our premises.

FOB — risk passes when the goods are loaded on board at the port of shipment.

CIF/CFR — risk passes on board, while we arrange and pay freight (and insurance, under CIF) to the destination port.

DDP — risk and import clearance pass to the buyer only after delivery at the named place.

Cost allocation

Export clearance, main freight, insurance, import duties and destination charges are each assigned to one side by the chosen term, and the quotation shows that breakdown. Dangerous-goods surcharges and special packaging are outside this split and are itemised separately.

Choosing a term

Buyers with their own freight forwarder and import capability usually prefer EXW or FOB. Buyers without import experience often prefer CIF or DDP. If you are unsure, tell us your destination and we will quote the options that are practical for that route.