B-6-5- Limitations in the use of the Incoterms


Despite the fact that Incoterms provide security to international transactions, they do not resolve all problems. To seek protection through the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) or the laws from your native country can be a little naive.

Products may be special products and Incoterms cannot be applied in all cases.

It will therefore be appropriate to use a variation of the Incoterms.
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It will be also important to specify the location of risk transfer and costs to avoid any misunderstanding.

The exact place of delivery should also be made clear. If, for example, the importer does not choose the delivery location, the decision, then, falls to the exporter. The importer or the exporter will have then to specify this location on the commercial contract.

It is equally important to contractually clarify the chosen mode of transport and the packaging.