What is incoterm CIF?

What is incoterm CIF?

Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading properly packaged goods on board the vessel they’ve nominated, cost of carriage to the named port of destination on the buyer’s side, and insurance to that point.

What does CIF delivery mean?

When goods are bought or sold via “Cost, Insurance, and Freight” (CIF) it means that the Seller is responsible for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination.

What is difference between FOB and CIF?

The abbreviation CIF stands for “cost, insurance and freight,” and FOB means “free on board.” These are terms are used in international trade in relation to shipping, where goods have to be delivered from one destination to another through maritime shipping. The terms are also used for inland and air shipments.

Who pays CIF freight?

Who Pays CIF Freight? The seller must pay for the costs of transferring and shipping the freight as well as insuring the cargo until the goods have been delivered to the buyer’s port.

What does CIF 10% mean?

Q: What does “CIF+10%” mean? A: CIF+10% stands for: C = Cost/invoice value (purchase cost if your client is the buyer, or selling price if they are the seller) I = Insurance premium. F = Freight and associated charges (e.g. customs clearance charges)