{"id":3001,"date":"2025-09-01T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.220.156.218\/blog\/?p=3001"},"modified":"2025-09-07T17:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T07:57:06","slug":"incoterms-2020-explained-the-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/incoterms-2020-explained-the-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Incoterms Guide [Updated 2025] With Free PDF Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload IncoTerms Chart (pdf.)<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/app.incodocs.com\/users\/sign-up\" role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet started with IncoDocs<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to download PDF<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Incoterms<\/strong><strong>\u00ae\u00a0<\/strong><strong>2020 Explained, how they will affect global trade.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iccwbo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Chamber of Commerce<\/a> have published new Incoterms\u00ae 2020 that have come into effect from the 1st of January 2020.\u00a0 The ICC originally published Incoterms\u00ae in 1936 and have continually made updates to reflect the changes to the Global Trade environment.\u00a0 It\u2019s important that all parties involved in trade clearly understand the changes and how they apply to global supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Incoterms\u00ae play such a vital role in the world of global trade.\u00a0 Incoterms\u00ae 2010 or Incoterms\u00ae 2020 may seem complicated, but it\u2019s imperative that buyers and sellers clearly understand how they work and their own obligations along the supply chain.\u00a0 In this article we explain the updates made and provide simple explanations, along with an Incoterms\u00ae infographic to explain Incoterms\u00ae 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note: The content of this article and chart is only for general information purposes and shall not in any circumstances be considered bespoke legal advice or professional advice.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\">What are Incoterms\u00ae?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Put simply, Incoterms\u00ae are the selling terms that the buyer and seller of goods both agree to during international transactions.\u00a0 These rules are accepted by governments and legal authorities around the world. Understanding Incoterms\u00ae is a vital part of International Trade because they clearly state which tasks, costs and risks are associated with the buyer and the seller.<\/p>\n<p>The Incoterm\u00ae states when the seller\u2019s costs and risks are transferred onto the buyer.\u00a0 It&#8217;s also important to understand that not all rules apply in all cases.\u00a0 Some encompass any mode or modes of transport.\u00a0 Transport by all modes of transport (road, rail, air and sea) covers FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU (replaces DAT) and DDP.\u00a0 Sea\/Inland waterway transport (Sea) covers FAS, FOB, CFR and CIF, which we explain below.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\">Why are Incoterms\u00ae vital in International Trade?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Incoterms\u00ae are referred to as <strong>In<\/strong>ternational <strong>Co<\/strong>mmercial <strong>Terms<\/strong>.\u00a0 They are a set of rules published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/iccwbo.org\/resources-for-business\/incoterms-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)<\/a>, which relate to International Commercial Law.\u00a0 According to the ICC, <a href=\"https:\/\/iccwbo.org\/resources-for-business\/incoterms-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Incoterms\u00ae rules<\/a> provide internationally accepted definitions and rules of interpretation for most common commercial terms used in contracts for the sale of goods\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>All International purchases will be processed on an agreed Incoterm to define which party legally incurs costs and risks.\u00a0 Incoterms\u00ae will be clearly stated on <a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/shipping-document-process-overview-export-import\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relevant shipping documents.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><b>An overview of Incoterms\u00ae 2020 for 11 Terms, 7 for any mode of transport.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><abbr title=\"Ex-Works \u00a0or Ex-Warehouse\">EXW<\/abbr> &#8211; Ex-Works \u00a0or Ex-Warehouse<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ex works is when the seller places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller\u2019s premises or at another named place (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle. Nor does it need to clear them for export, where such clearance is applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>FCA &#8211; Free Carrier<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer at the seller\u2019s premises or another named place.<\/li>\n<li>The parties are well advised to specify as explicitly as possible the point within the named place of delivery, as the risk passes to the buyer at that point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>FAS &#8211; Free Alongside Ship<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel (e.g., on a quay or a barge) nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment.<\/li>\n<li>The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are alongside the ship.\u00a0 The buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><abbr title=\"Free On Board\">FOB<\/abbr> &#8211; Free On Board<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment or procures the goods already so delivered.<\/li>\n<li>The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on board the vessel.\u00a0 The buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><abbr title=\"Cost and Freight\">CFR<\/abbr> &#8211; Cost and Freight<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered.<\/li>\n<li>The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on board the vessel.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>CIF &#8211; Cost, Insurance and Freight<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on the ship.<\/li>\n<li>The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.<\/li>\n<li>The seller also contracts for insurance cover against the buyer\u2019s risk of loss of or damage to the goods during the carriage.<\/li>\n<li>The buyer should note that under CIF the seller is required to obtain insurance only on minimum cover. Should the buyer wish to have more insurance protection, it will need either to agree as much expressly with the seller or to make its own extra insurance arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>CPT \u00a0&#8211; Carriage Paid To<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such site is agreed between parties).<\/li>\n<li>The seller must contract for and pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>CIP &#8211; Carriage And Insurance Paid To<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller has the same responsibilities as CPT, but they also contract for insurance cover against the buyer\u2019s risk of loss of or damage to the goods during the carriage.<\/li>\n<li>The buyer should note that under CIP the seller is required to obtain insurance only on minimum cover. Should the buyer wish to have more insurance protection, it will need either to agree as much expressly with the seller or to make its own extra insurance arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>DAP &#8211; Delivered At Place<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination.<\/li>\n<li>The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>DPU &#8211; Delivered At Place Unloaded (replaces Incoterm\u00ae 2010 DAT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DPU replaces the former Incoterm\u00ae DAT (Delivered At Terminal).\u00a0 The seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded are placed at the disposal of the buyer at a named place of destination.<\/li>\n<li>The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to, and unloading them at the named place of destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>DDP &#8211; Delivered Duty Paid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination.<\/li>\n<li>The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination.\u00a0 They must clear the products not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import and to carry out all customs formalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\">Download an easy to understand chart of all Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This infographic states each Incoterm\u00ae and explains obligations and charges that are accepted by the buyer and seller.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to download PDF<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IncoTerms-Chart-Medium.png\" alt=\"Incoterms 2020 chart for global trade\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IncoTerms-Chart-Medium.png 1280w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IncoTerms-Chart-Medium-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IncoTerms-Chart-Medium-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IncoTerms-Chart-Medium-1024x730.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Chart showing new Incoterms 2020 updates for global trade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t<a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to download PDF<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What are the differences between Incoterms\u00ae 2010 and Incoterms\u00ae 2020?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The main explanations of Incoterms\u00ae 2020 have remained the same, with a few key updates and changes.\u00a0 The main change includes a new DPU term replacing DAT, along with other changes to Incoterms\u00ae as below.\u00a0 It&#8217;s imperative that all parties involved in global trade understand these updates and how they may affect your supply chain.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><b>New Incoterm\u00ae DPU Replaces DAT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The previous Incoterm\u00ae DAT (Delivered at Terminal) is now called DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded.\u00a0 It was decided to change the term to DPU to remove confusion that arose in the past. In the past, DAT required \u2018Delivery at Terminal (unloaded)\u2019, however the word \u201cterminal\u201d caused confusion.\u00a0 The new term DPU (Delivery at Place Unloaded) covers \u2018any place, whether covered or not\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Different level of insurance cover between CIF and CIP<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>CIF and CIP are the only two Incoterms\u00ae that require the seller to purchase insurance in the buyer\u2019s name.\u00a0 Under Incoterms\u00ae 2010 the insurance cover for both CIF and CIP was required under Institute Cargo Clause C. Under the new Incoterms\u00ae 2020, CIP requires insurance cover complying with Institute Cargo Clause A.\u00a0 Clause A covers a more comprehensive level of insurance which is usually suitable for manufactured goods, where Clause C would likely apply to commodities.<\/p>\n<p>In summary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIF remains the same, it requires <b>\u2018Institute Cargo Clause C\u2019<\/b> insurance cover &#8211; Number of listed risks, subject to itemized exclusions.<\/li>\n<li>CIP now requires an upgraded <b>\u2018Institute Cargo Clause A\u2019<\/b> insurance cover &#8211; All risk, subject to itemized exclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Updated Costs and Listings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Costs became quite a problem with Incoterms\u00ae 2010 with some parties.\u00a0 In some cases carriers were changing their pricing so sellers were often faced with new back charged terminal handling charges.\u00a0 Incoterms\u00ae 2020 now provides much more detail around costs and now appear under the A9\/B9 sections of the rule. This clearly states which costs are allocated to each party.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Increased Security Requirements, Allocations and Costs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In a world with increasing security requirements, the Incoterms\u00ae 2020 rules now provide more detail around security allocations and necessary costs.\u00a0 For each Incoterm\u00ae rule, the security allocations have been added to A4\/A7 and the associated costs have been added to A9\/B9.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Buyer\u2019s and Seller\u2019s Own Transport<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Under Incoterms\u00ae 2010 it was assumed that all transport would be undertaken by a third party transport provider.\u00a0 Updates to Incoterms\u00ae 2020 allows for the provision for the buyer or seller\u2019s own means of transport. This recognizes that some buyers and sellers are using their own methods of transport, including trucks or planes to get goods delivered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for the buyer\u2019s own means of transport under the FCA rule<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for the seller\u2019s own means of transport under DAP, DPU and DDP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>FCA, FOB and the Bill of Lading Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Updates were made to the previous Incoterms\u00ae 2010 to encourage exporters of containerized goods to use the FCA Incoterm\u00ae.\u00a0 In reality most parties were still using FOB when they should have been using FCA. This is because even experienced sellers still wanted to use FOB because they wanted the contract to be under a Letter of Credit.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore provisions have been made to the Incoterms\u00ae 2020 to state that the buyer must instruct the carrier to issue a transport document stating that the goods have been loaded &#8211; i.e a Bill of Lading with an \u2018on board\u2019 notation.\u00a0 In the past carriers have frequently refused to issue a Bill of Lading with a notation to the seller if they have received the goods from an intermediary transport (such as a truck), instead of directly from the seller.<\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\"><b>How to put Incoterms\u00ae 2020 into Practice on Sales Contracts<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The new Incoterms\u00ae 2020 have come into effect on the \u2018effective\u2019 date of the 1st January 2020.\u00a0 What does that actually mean for your business? Trading partners can still carry on using Incoterms\u00ae 2010 if they prefer to, which may occur when it is being used to confirm complex commercial agreements.<\/p>\n<p>All parties must make it clear in contracts which Incoterms\u00ae version is being referred to in order to avoid any misunderstanding.\u00a0 Different trading partners will incorporate Incoterms\u00ae into contracts at different times.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that you check existing contracts to ensure that the Incoterms\u00ae edition year is included.\u00a0 If there is no year stated then the following will apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 31st December 2019 &#8211; Incoterms\u00ae 2010<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1st January 2020 &#8211; Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a different year is stated, for example Incoterms\u00ae 1990, then the respective terms will apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The below is the structure that should be used on Sales Contracts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[Incoterm\u00ae rule] [Named port\/place\/point] Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CIF Longbeach Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/p>\n<p>DPU 4300 Longbeach Blvd, Longbeach, United States Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Negotiation-Sales-Contract-Export-1024x411.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Negotiation-Sales-Contract-Export-1024x411.png 1024w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Negotiation-Sales-Contract-Export-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Negotiation-Sales-Contract-Export-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Negotiation-Sales-Contract-Export.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><b>How to Prepare your Business for Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As Incoterms\u00ae are updated you should always take the time to assess how any changes may impact your business.\u00a0 It&#8217;s much better to be proactive rather than reactive should some big issues arise with any of your orders or shipments.\u00a0 Always refer to professional legal advice before making any changes to your business.\u00a0 To prepare for the changes, here are a few things that you may consider:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the Incoterms\u00ae that your business typically uses<\/li>\n<li>Audit any contracts that are extended into 2020 or that renew in 2020<\/li>\n<li>If you are buying or selling under a Letter of Credit, you may consider the option to use FCA instead of FOB (refer notes above).\u00a0 This will involve instructing carriers to issue Bills of Lading.\u00a0 Always refer to professional legal advice before making any change.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that you make changes to any contracts and documents as necessary<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that you are stating the Incoterms\u00ae edition year that both parties are referring to in sales contracts<\/li>\n<li>Look further into the updated costs and listings to see if it has any impact on your landed cost calculations<\/li>\n<li>Increase the level of insurance cover to satisfy the new CIP requirements<\/li>\n<li>Structure tighter security for imports and exports<\/li>\n<li>Understand who has the responsibility for loading and unloading charges<\/li>\n<li>Know where the risk of loss is transferred<\/li>\n<li>Contract professional legal advice from experienced supply chain and legal analysts to audit current procedures<\/li>\n<li>Buy a copy of the official <a href=\"https:\/\/2go.iccwbo.org\/incoterms-2020-eng-config+book_version-Book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Incoterms\u00ae 2020 book from the ICC here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><b>Can Incoterms\u00ae be used in the United Kingdom?<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Because the United Kingdom\u2019s position, trade is regulated by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1979\/54\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Uniform Laws of the Sale of Goods Act 1979\u2019<\/a> and case laws.\u00a0 However, the terms of trade can be agreed by both parties before the trade is to take place. 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