ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms
Incoterms 2020, published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), are internationally recognised trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international and domestic commercial transactions. Effective January 1, 2020. Eleven terms in two groups: terms for any mode of transport (EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP) and terms for sea and inland waterway transport (FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF). Each term specifies: delivery point, risk transfer, cost allocation, insurance, export/import customs, and documentation. Used globally in contracts, letters of credit, and trade finance.
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Framework Domains (8)
ICC Incoterms 2020 Any-Mode Terms
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-AnyMode-EXW-FCA-CPT-CIP-DPU-DAP-DDP-Buyer-Centric | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Any-Mode of Transport Terms (7) - EXW + FCA + CPT + CIP + DPU + DAP + DDP |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Carriage + Insurance + BL
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Carriage-Insurance-BL-CIP-CIF-InsuranceA-vs-C | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Carriage + Insurance + Bill of Lading + CIP Cover A vs CIF Cover C (key Incoterms 2020 change) |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Customs + Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Customs-Export-Import-Security-CISG-WTO-WCO-Coord | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Customs Export + Import Clearance + Security-Related Obligations + CISG + WTO + WCO Coordination |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Delivery + Risk + Cost
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Delivery-RiskTransfer-CostAllocation-A2-A3-A9 | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Delivery + Risk Transfer + Cost Allocation - Articles A2 A3 A9 + Critical Timing |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Obligations Structure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Obligations-A1-A10-Seller-B1-B10-Buyer-10-Article-Structure | ICC Incoterms 2020 - 10-Article Obligation Structure (A1-A10 Seller, B1-B10 Buyer) per Term |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Scope + Selection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Scope-ICC-2020Edition-Selection-Reference | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Scope + ICC Publication + 2020 Edition + Selection + Contract Reference + Mode Suitability + Exclusions |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Sea + Inland Waterway
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-SeaWaterway-FAS-FOB-CFR-CIF-Maritime-Only | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Rules for Sea + Inland Waterway Transport (4) - FAS + FOB + CFR + CIF |
ICC Incoterms 2020 Training + Implementation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICC-Incoterms2020-Training-Awareness-Implementation-ContractTemplates | ICC Incoterms 2020 - Training + Awareness + Implementation + Contract Templates + ICC Academy + Origami Risk Use |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms?
ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms is a compliance framework from International (ICC) with 8 domains and 8 controls. Incoterms 2020, published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), are internationally recognised trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international and domestic commercial transactions. Effective January 1, 2020. Eleven terms in two groups: terms for any mode of transport (EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP) and terms for sea and inland waterway transport (FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF). Each term specifies: delivery point, risk transfer, cost allocation, insurance, export/import customs, and documentation. Used globally in contracts, letters of credit, and trade finance. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms have?
ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are ICC Incoterms 2020 Any-Mode Terms (1 controls), ICC Incoterms 2020 Carriage + Insurance + BL (1 controls), ICC Incoterms 2020 Customs + Security (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms map to?
ICC Incoterms 2020 - International Commercial Terms maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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