Any mode of transport
FCA
Free Carrier
The seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier or person nominated by the buyer at the named place.
WHO DOES WHAT — 8 STAGES
SELLER
Deliver the goods to the buyer’s carrier at the named place
Load the goods if the named place is the seller’s premises
Complete export clearance
Provide proof of delivery
BUYER
Nominate the carrier and contract main carriage
Unload if delivery is at a place other than the seller’s premises
Complete import clearance and pay duties
Bear risk from delivery
KEY FACTS
Risk, cost and paperwork at a glance.
RISK TRANSFERS
When the goods are delivered to the buyer’s carrier at the named place.
COST TRANSFERS
At delivery to the carrier.
INSURANCE
No obligation for either party.
EXPORT CLEARANCE
Seller
IMPORT CLEARANCE
Buyer
IN PRACTICE
When to use it, and when not to
FCA is the most versatile rule for containerised cargo. Incoterms® 2020 added an option for the buyer to instruct its carrier to issue an on-board bill of lading to the seller, which helps with letters of credit.
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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