At Alibabachem.com, we are committed to building a reliable and transparent global trading environment. As part of that commitment, we encourage all buyers and sellers to understand and correctly apply Incoterms® (International Commercial Terms) in every transaction.
Incoterms, published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), are standardized terms that define the roles, responsibilities, and costs borne by each party in the shipment and delivery of goods across borders.
Incoterms are used in international trade contracts to clearly specify:
Who arranges shipping and insurance
Who handles customs clearance and taxes
When and where risk is transferred from seller to buyer
They are especially important for B2B platforms like Alibabachem.com, where partners may come from different countries and legal systems.
| Term | What it Means |
|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | Buyer handles pickup and full logistics from the seller’s premises. |
| FOB (Free On Board) | Seller delivers goods onto the vessel; buyer takes over from there. |
| CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) | Seller pays for shipping and insurance to the destination port. |
| DAP (Delivered at Place) | Seller delivers goods to the buyer’s location, excluding import duties. |
| DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) | Seller covers all costs and delivers directly to the buyer’s site. |
📌 Note: For safer and more transparent transactions, we recommend clearly specifying your preferred Incoterm when placing orders or creating quotations.
At Alibabachem.com, we follow the Incoterms® 2020 version to ensure our sellers and buyers have a unified understanding of logistics and risk management. This helps:
Minimize disputes
Speed up order fulfillment
Build long-term trust between trading partners