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Learn about international commercial terms and choose the right shipping terms for your business.
Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are standardized trade terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade transactions.
These terms clarify who pays for what, when risk transfers from seller to buyer, and who handles documentation and customs clearance.
Who pays for shipping, insurance, and handling
When risk transfers from seller to buyer
Who handles customs and documentation
Cost, Insurance, Freight
Product cost, export customs, freight to destination port, marine insurance
Import customs, duties, destination port charges, inland delivery
When goods are loaded on vessel at origin port
Buyers who want simplified purchasing with shipping handled by the seller
Crestwood handles everything to your port. This is our most popular option.
Free On Board
Product cost, export customs, loading onto vessel
Freight, insurance, import customs, duties, all destination charges
When goods pass the ship's rail at origin port
Experienced importers with their own freight contracts or logistics teams
Lower product price, but you arrange and pay for shipping. Good if you have freight relationships.
Delivered Duty Paid
Everything including import duties and delivery to your door
Nothing until goods are delivered
At destination when goods are ready for unloading
Buyers wanting a true landed cost with zero hassle
Available for select US and EU destinations. Contact us for availability.
See who pays what under each Incoterm
| Cost Item | CIF | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Cost | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Export Clearance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loading on Vessel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ocean Freight | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Marine Insurance | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Import Clearance | — | — | ✓ |
| Import Duties | — | — | ✓ |
| Destination Charges | — | — | ✓ |
✓ = Seller pays | — = Buyer pays
CIF lets you focus on your business while we handle shipping logistics. One price, delivered to your port.
FOB may save money if you have established freight relationships or can negotiate better rates.
DDP gives you true landed cost with no surprises. We handle everything including customs.
Let us know which terms work best for your business when requesting a quote.
We can provide quotes for different Incoterms so you can compare total costs.
Select the option that best fits your logistics capabilities and cost requirements.
Ready to get started? Contact us with your preferred Incoterms and we'll provide a detailed quote.
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