FCA

INCOTERMS 2000 Breakdown dividing responsibility and charges between BUYER (importer) and SELLER (exporter) FCA Free Carrier ...Named Place Applicable Modes of Transportation Any Mode of transport Warehouse Storage & Labor at Origin SELLER Export Packing SELLER Loading on Carrier at Point of Origin SELLER (2) Domestic Pre-carriage /Local Cartage BUYER (2) Contract for Main Mode of Carriage BUYER (1) Export Documentation BUYER (1) Export Customs Clearance/License SELLER Port Receiving Fees BUYER Forwarder's Fees BUYER Transportation Equipment & Accessories BUYER Loading at Carrier's Terminal BUYER International Main Carriage Charges BUYER Cargo Insurance *** Charges in Foreign Port/Airport BUYER Unloading at Terminal BUYER Customs Clearance in Importing Country BUYER Customs Duties and Taxes Abroad BUYER Delivery Charges to Final Destination BUYER Unloading at Buyer's Premises BUYER RISK TRANSFER Goods made available cleared for export at named place into charge of named carrier

1. Seller renders assistance/makes arrangements at Buyer's request and expense and as per sales contract.
2. Negotiable based upon mode of transportation and terms of contract. Needs to be clearly defined in sales contract.
3. FAS requires Buyer to clear goods for export. Term should not be used if Buyer cannot carry out directly or indirectly the export formalities.
4. The payment of the forwarder's fees is somewhat controversial depending on the contract of sale.
5. Risk of loss or damage to the goods is transferred from the Seller to the Buyer when the goods pass over the ship's rail in the port of shipment. Not appropriate for Ro/Ro or container shipments where ship's rail serves no practical purpose.
6. Place of Destination stated determines who will pay costs.