DAP (Delivered at Place) — INCOTERMS 2020 | FreightUtils

Seller delivers goods to named destination, ready for unloading. Buyer handles import clearance and unloading.

DAP — Responsibilities & Risk

Seller's Responsibility

All transport and risk to named destination. Export clearance. Goods delivered on arriving vehicle, ready for unloading.

Buyer's Responsibility

Import clearance, duties, unloading from arriving vehicle.

Risk Transfer Point

At named destination, when goods are ready for unloading from arriving vehicle.

Cost Transfer Point

At named destination (excluding import duties and unloading).

Insurance Obligation

No obligation, but seller bears risk so has incentive to insure.

Export Clearance

Seller.

Import Clearance

Buyer.

Best For

When seller wants to deliver to buyer's door but not handle import formalities in the destination country.

Watch Out

Seller bears all transit risk but has no obligation to insure. If goods are damaged in transit, seller bears the loss regardless.