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Frequently Asked Questions - Questions on our terms of trade

What are Incoterms?

Incoterms are standardized terms of trade for goods in international trade. By using standardized terms we hope to simplify what could be a quite complicated transaction. The Incoterms used in 2020 are:

  • EXW (Ex Works)
  • FCA (Free Carrier)
  • CPT (Carriage Paid to)
  • CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To)
  • DAP (Delivered at Place)
  • DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded)
  • DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
  • FAS (Free Alongside Ship)
  • FOB (Free On Board)
  • CFR (Cost and Freight)
  • CIF (Cost Insurance and Freight)

We usually sell with either DAP or DDP. For more information on Incoterms visit the website of the International Chamber of Commerce.

What does DAP delivery mean?

DAP stands for Delivered at Place, which is one of the Incoterms® rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in international trade. When you choose DAP delivery, it means that we (Dinilu) will arrange and pay for the transportation of your goods to a specified destination, where you can unload them.

We will also take care of production, quality control, shipping and insurance.

You will be responsible for paying any import duties, taxes or fees that apply in your country, as well as unloading the goods from the vehicle.

You may receive two invoices: one from us for the goods you ordered and another from the logistics company for the import charges. You may also need to help with unloading if your shipment contains pallets or larger items.

What to expect with an Incoterm DDP delivery?

With the term of trade DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) we (Dinilu) will deliver the goods to the address agreed, using one of our logistical partners.

We will be responsible production, quality control, shipping, insurance, importing and any duties.

You will be responsible for unloading the goods at the delivery address.

In practice you will only receive an invoice from us for the goods ordered. Help with unloading is usually only necessary with shipments containing pallets or bigger.

We prefer to deliver on these terms, but sadly it is only practical when we have a local presence. This limits us currently to the single market of the European Union (EU).