
Incoterms® 2020, explained: who pays, who carries the risk, and when
The eleven Incoterms rules decide where cost and risk pass from seller to buyer. Here is what each one means in practice — and the three that cause most disputes.
Classification, documents and clearance — the paperwork that decides whether your shipment crosses a border on time.

The eleven Incoterms rules decide where cost and risk pass from seller to buyer. Here is what each one means in practice — and the three that cause most disputes.
Customs & ComplianceThe commercial invoice is the document customs actually reads. Get these fields right and most clearance delays never happen.
Customs & ComplianceYour HS code sets your duty rate, triggers licence checks, and drives trade statistics. Here is how the system is built and how to classify goods correctly.
Customs & ComplianceBetween landing and release, an import goes through declaration, risk assessment, possible inspection and duty payment. Here is each stage — and what causes holds.
Plain-English guides on customs, packing, insurance and pets, written by the people who move the cargo.
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