Incoterms 2010

Starting January 1^st 2011 we, as Benfried International will deliver our goods under Incoterms 2010. The main differences between Incoterms 2000 and 2010 are the following:
 
DAF, DES, DEQ and DDU will be replaced by DAT and DAP. In short we explain the difference between these.
 
DAT = Deliverd at Terminal (accompanied by a “named place”  ex. DAT Sydney)                                                                        
-         Seller is responsible for the costs and risks to bring the goods to the point specified in
           the contract.
-         Seller should ensure that their forwarding contract mirrors the contract of sale
-         Seller is responsible for the export clearance procedures
-         Importer is responsible to clear the goods for import, arrange import customs formalities
          and pay import duty
-         If the parties intend the seller to bear the risks and costs of taking the goods from
          the terminal to another place then the DAP term may apply. 
 
DAP = Delivered at Place (accompanied by a “named place” ex. DAP Sydney)
 
-         Seller bears responsibility and risks to deliver the goods to a named place
-         Seller is advised to obtain contracts of carriage that match the contract of sale
-         Seller is required to clear the goods for export
-         If the seller incurs unloading costs at place of destination, unless previously agreed
          they are not entitled to recover any such costs
-         Importer is responsible for effecting customs clearance, and paying any customs duty.
 

Do you require any further information regarding the Incoterms 2010, please check the website of the International Chamber of Commerce or contact us.