Incoterms

国际贸易术语

Also known as: International Commercial Terms

Standardized trade terms (such as FOB, CIF, EXW) that define where responsibility, cost, and risk pass between seller and buyer. Choosing the right Incoterm clarifies exactly what your supplier's price does and does not cover.

Related terms: fob · cif · exw

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