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CPT

Carriage Paid To

Any Mode of Transport

Seller pays freight to named destination. Risk transfers when goods are handed to the first carrier.

CPT — Responsibilities & Risk
Seller's Responsibility
Main carriage costs to named destination. Export clearance. Delivery to first carrier.
Buyer's Responsibility
Insurance (optional), import clearance, duties, unloading at destination.
Risk Transfer Point
When goods are delivered to the first carrier (NOT at destination).
Cost Transfer Point
At named destination (freight paid by seller).
Insurance Obligation
No obligation on either party.
Export Clearance
Seller.
Import Clearance
Buyer.
Best For
When seller arranges and pays for transport but doesn't want to bear risk during transit.
Watch Out
Risk and cost transfer at DIFFERENT points — risk transfers at first carrier, but seller pays freight to destination. Buyer is uninsured during transit unless they arrange their own cover.
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