FCA (Free Carrier – Delivery to the carrier)
FCA is a condition in which the seller delivers the goods to the carrier nominated by the buyer at the agreed location.
Goods are delivered when handed over to the carrier
The seller is responsible for export customs clearance
After delivery, the risk transfers to the buyer
DAP (Delivered At Place – Delivery at place)
DAP is a condition in which the seller delivers the goods to the place requested by the buyer, when the goods have arrived and are ready for unloading (not yet unloaded).
The seller bears all costs and risks to bring the goods to the named place of destination
The seller carries out export procedures
The buyer unloads the goods and handles import
Comparison of the differences between FCA and DAP
|
Criteria |
FCA |
DAP |
|
Place of delivery |
Delivered to the carrier |
Delivered at the place of destination |
|
Transport responsibility |
Buyer |
Seller |
|
Transport costs |
Buyer |
Seller |
|
Risk |
Transfers from seller to buyer when handed to the carrier |
Seller bears the risk until the goods arrive at the place of destination (not yet unloaded) |
Incoterms policy at Yumoto Vietnam
Currently, Yumoto Vietnam applies the FCA (Free Carrier) condition in export transactions to optimize operational efficiency and increase flexibility for customers.
Under FCA, Yumoto is responsible from production, quality inspection, packaging to completing export customs clearance, then delivers the goods to the carrier nominated by the customer at the agreed location.
Choosing FCA brings many benefits to customers such as:
