Risk & Cost Transfer — From Seller to Buyer
Each Incoterm defines a specific point where responsibility shifts. Left = seller pays/bears risk. Right = buyer pays/bears risk.
EXW
Seller
FCA
Seller
FAS
Seller
FOB
Split
CFR
Split
CIF
Split
CPT
Buyer
CIP
Buyer
DAP
Buyer
DPU
Buyer
DDP
Buyer
← Seller bears more cost & risk Buyer bears more cost & risk →
Any mode of transport Sea & inland waterway only Most commonly used
Quick Comparison — All 11 Incoterms
S = Seller's responsibility · B = Buyer's responsibility
Term Transport Export Customs Origin Freight Main Freight Insurance Import Customs Delivery Risk Transfers At
Which Incoterm Should I Use?
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll recommend the best Incoterm for your situation.
1. I am the…
Seller / Exporter
Buyer / Importer
2. I want to control…
Less — keep it simple for me
The main freight / shipping
Everything end-to-end
3. Shipment mode…
Ocean / Sea freight
Air freight
Mixed / Not sure
FOB
Free On Board