Is there anyone who is familiar with trading with Chinese ? Our cargoes are now on the way to Japan now. The arrival notice in our possession
shows FAF + YAS JPY55,200.- Our trade terms is CIF and I trust these chareges shall be born by shipper when it comes to CIF terms.
I am not quite sure if my understanding is correct or not. But at least I have been told by our forwarder that shipper should pay them in case
of CIF terms.

Chinese shipping companies seem to charge Japanese importers on purpose these fees. Appreciate kind advice from somebody.

What are the responsibilities of the consignee under FCA terms?

Thanks

Hi Romeo,

It is the responsibility of the buyer to handle origin customs charges and other formalities.

Thanks,
Hannah

Duty should be included in the EXW price, but only the seller can confirm these details.

Thanks,
Hannah

Hi Selina,

Yes, if you shipped EXW or FOB, you could still manage the shipment to your client’s warehouse.
The forwarder or broker could work with your customer directly for customs related issues and fees.

Thanks,
Hannah

With my current company, we are based in the US, have a factory in China, and our client is in the US. Currently, we do not have Incoterms in place with our client. We have a 3PL and plan from factory door to our clients warehouse. We have been shipping under DDP as we initially pay all the fees associated (freight, tax, duty)because we previously quoted the shipping on the original PO to the client. Our 3PL suggests we should ship either EXW or FOB to maximize our profits.

If we were to ship via EXW or FOB, would we still be able to manage the shipment with our 3PL all the way through until delivery to the clients warehouse? Would our 3PL then just bill the client for the remainder of the fees we are not responsible for?

Thank you for your time!

Hi Melyssa,

I’m not familiar with that Incoterm. Please click here to view a list of current incoterms and their definitions.

Thanks!
Hannah

If terms Ex works- is it responsibility of shipper for handling origin custom Custom documentation and other formalities Dangerous goods handling procedure ?

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When the terms is exw , shipper won’t pay anything ,all the cost will be bear by consignee from shipper factory or shipper warehouse till destination .

When the terms fob , shipper is responsible for below

1- transport from his factory or warehouse to port

2- export custom clearance

3- terminal handling charges

4- documention

5- weighment of cargo

In fob terms consignee is responsible

1- ocean freight from port to port

2- destination charges till his warehouse

Hope the above is sufficient to clear your doubts , if any kindly advice , we will happy to assist.

Regards
Dillip Kumar Agrawal
Senior executives in logistics
Chennai – India

Hi Nerissa! Our Incoterm Quick Reference Guide can help explain which charges will be paid by the shipper (seller) vs. the consignee (buyer). You can check it out here.

I may be slow in learning but once things are explained to me further I learn and does not depart from it:)

Under Exworks and FOB terms, what particular charges are paid by the Shipper and what would paid by the Consignee.

Needs your help.

Nerie