Basic Overview of The Incoterms 2020 RULES
Basic Overview of The Incoterms 2020 RULES
Basic Overview of The Incoterms 2020 RULES
OF THE INCOTERMS®
2020 RULES
This guide is designed to provide a quick overview of the Incoterms® rules frequently
used worldwide in international and domestic contracts. The guide illustrates
responsibilities between buyers and sellers with regards to costs, risks, responsibilities
for cargo insurance and regulatory compliance. “Incoterms” is a registered trademark
of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Read more about Incoterms® rules from the official International Chamber of
Commerce website, where you can also order the “Incoterms® 2020” publication.
Sign up for online training on the Incoterms® 2020 rules at icc.academy
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*As per the Incoterms® rulebook: If parties want the Incoterms® 2020 rules to apply to their contract, the safest way to ensure this is to make that intention clear in their contract, through words such as: «(the
chosen Incoterms® rule)(named port, place or point) Incoterms® 2020»
This chart is not intended to be used alone, but always in conjunction with the Incoterms ® 2020 rule book.
THERE ARE TWO KEY CHANGES IN INCOTERMS® 2020 COMPARED TO THE 2010 EDITION:
n DAT (Delivered at Terminal) is renamed Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) FCA (Free Carrier) now allows for Bills of Lading
n CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) and CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To) set out new standard insurance arrangements, but the
level of insurance continues to be negotiable between buyer and seller.
n Where listed, cost allocation between buyer and seller is stated more precisely - one article lists all costs the seller and the buyer are
responsible for.
n FCA (Free Carrier), DAP (Delivered at Place), DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) now take account of
buyer and seller arranging their own transport rather than using a third party.
n Security-related obligations are now more prominent.
n “Explanatory Notes for Users” for each Incoterm ® have replaced the 2010 edition’s Guidance Notes, and are designed to be easier
for users.
n CIP now requires as default insurance coverage ICC A or equivalent. It was ICC C under Incoterms ® 2010. Required insurance
coverage under CIF remains.
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