Named place matters
FOB, FCA or DAP without the exact named place remains ambiguous.
Loading and local charges
Clarify who pays terminal, loading, documentation and exceptional costs.
Insurance and inspection
Define whether these are seller obligations, buyer arrangements or separate services.
Decision checklist
- Separate each claim, its evidence and the approval authority.
- Compare price with scope, currency, Incoterm, timing and risk cost.
- Close open issues before payment or irreversible commitment.
Stop signals
Pressure for an immediate decision, beneficiary-account changes, unreferenced documents, identity inconsistencies and refusal to answer clearly require a pause and further review.
Disclaimer: This is general educational material and does not replace transaction-specific legal, financial, customs or technical advice.