Is FOB still a valid Incoterm?

Is FOB still a valid Incoterm?

FOB Under Incoterms 2020 Many buyers that were first using FOB are now using FCA, as under Incoterms 2020 it is now possible to ship goods with a Bill of Lading with an on-board notation. The Incoterms 2010, which you can find in our earlier post here, will still be valid.

What is the new term for FOB?

Companies that ship domestically within the United States often use the trade term FOB—Free On Board. But FOB has a completely different meaning under the international trade terms, Incoterms 2020. Exporters who want to use the international equivalent to FOB often use the Incoterm FCA—Free Carrier At.

Are there incoterms 2022?

Incoterms 2022 defines that seller is responsible for packing, loading, custom clearing and terminal handlining and to ensure that the goods are already cleared for export. According to Incoterms 2022, the buyer is responsible for unloading, sea transportation, arranging insurance and other formalities at destination.

What does incoterms FOB mean?

Named Place Requirement: Port of Shipment Under the terms of FOB (short for “Free on Board”), the seller clears the goods for export and ensures they are delivered to and loaded onto the vessel for transport at the named port of departure.

Which is better FCA or FOB?

FCA applies to all modes of transport; FOB only applies to transport by waterway or sea. FCA considers goods delivered once seller places goods on transport arranged by buyer. FOB considers goods delivered once seller places goods on board specified vessel.

Is FOB the same as incoterms?

Free on Board, or FOB is an Incoterm, which means the seller is responsible for loading the purchased cargo onto the ship, and all costs associated. The point the goods are safe aboard the vessel, the risk transfers to the buyer, who assumes the responsibility of the remainder of the transport.