DDP

INCOTERMS 2000 Breakdown dividing responsibility and charges between BUYER (importer) and SELLER (exporter)	DDP Delivered Duty Paid ...Named Place of Destination
Applicable Modes of Transportation	Any mode of transport
Warehouse Storage & Labor at Origin	SELLER
Export Packing	SELLER
Loading on Carrier at Point of Origin	SELLER
Domestic Pre-carriage /Local Cartage	SELLER
Contract for Main Mode of Carriage	SELLER
Export Documentation	SELLER
Export Customs Clearance/License	SELLER
Port Receiving Fees	SELLER
Forwarders Fees	SELLER
Transportation Equipment & Accessories	SELLER
Loading at Carriers Terminal	SELLER
International Main Carriage Charges	SELLER
Cargo Insurance	***
Charges in Foreign Port/Airport	SELLER
Unloading at Terminal	SELLER
Customs Clearance in Importing Country	SELLER
Customs Duties and Taxes Abroad	SELLER
Delivery Charges to Final Destination	SELLER (6)
Unloading at Buyers Premises	BUYER
RISK TRANSFER	Goods have been made available at the named place in country of importation

Notes:

***No obligation by either Buyer or Seller. Must be defined in contract.

Seller renders assistance/makes arrangements at Buyers request and expense and as per sales contract.
Negotiable based upon mode of transportation and terms of contract. Needs to be clearly defined in sales contract.
FAS requires Buyer to clear goods for export. Term should not be used if Buyer cannot carry out directly or indirectly the export formalities.
The payment of the forwarders fees is somewhat controversial depending on the contract of sale.
Risk of loss or damage to the goods is transferred from the Seller to the Buyer when the goods pass over the ships rail in the port of shipment. Not appropriate for Ro/Ro or container shipments where ships rail serves no practical purpose.
Place of Destination stated determines who will pay costs.

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