Any mode of transport
DPU
Delivered at Place Unloaded
The seller delivers when the goods are unloaded at the named place of destination — the only rule that requires the seller to unload.
WHO DOES WHAT — 8 STAGES
SELLER
Arrange and pay for carriage to the named place
Unload the goods at the named place
Bear all risk until the goods are unloaded
Complete export clearance
BUYER
Complete import clearance and pay duties and taxes
Bear risk once the goods are unloaded
KEY FACTS
Risk, cost and paperwork at a glance.
RISK TRANSFERS
When the goods are unloaded at the named place of destination.
COST TRANSFERS
At the named place, including unloading.
INSURANCE
No obligation; the seller carries the transport risk.
EXPORT CLEARANCE
Seller
IMPORT CLEARANCE
Buyer
IN PRACTICE
When to use it, and when not to
DPU replaced DAT in Incoterms® 2020. The named place can be any place, not only a terminal. The seller should be sure it can arrange unloading there.
Educational summary of the Incoterms® 2020 rules, not legal advice. Incoterms® is a trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce; check the official ICC text and take professional advice for contracts.
GUIDE
Incoterms® 2020, explained in full
ALL RULES
The other ten rules
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