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Comparison Aspect |
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) |
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) |
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Core Responsibility |
Seller pays costs, insurance, and freight to the named port of destination. |
Seller delivers goods to the buyer’s specified destination (e.g., warehouse, factory) and pays all costs, including import duties/taxes. |
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Risk Transfer |
Risk transfers to buyer when goods pass the ship’s rail at the port of shipment. |
Risk remains with seller until goods are placed at the buyer’s disposal at the destination. |
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Cost Liability |
Seller pays: - Freight to the port - Minimum marine insurance. Buyer pays: - Unloading - Import duties/taxes. |
Seller pays: - All transportation costs (origin to destination) - Export/import customs fees - Import duties/taxes - Unloading costs. |
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Transport Arrangement |
Seller selects carrier and books shipping to the port. |
Seller arranges full transportation (any mode: sea, air, road) and handles all logistics. |
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Insurance |
Seller provides minimum marine insurance (CIF-specific). |
Insurance is optional for seller; buyer may need to arrange additional coverage. |
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Customs Clearance |
Seller handles export clearance; buyer handles import clearance. |
Seller handles both export and import clearance. |
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Unloading |
Buyer responsible for unloading at the port. |
Seller responsible for unloading at the destination (unless agreed otherwise). |
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Applicable Transport Mode |
Maritime or inland waterway transport. |
Any transport mode (e.g., sea, air, road, rail). |
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Incoterms® Version |
Valid under Incoterms® 2020. |
Valid under Incoterms® 2020. |
