Foreign trade price terms

[price terms]

Price terms are unique to foreign trade. Because we can't deliver money to customers face-to-face with one-handed delivery, and we have to transport long distances, so we have a variety of transportation and miscellaneous expenses. These costs will of course be included in the calculation of prices. According to the different delivery locations and methods, transportation and miscellaneous fees are naturally different. Therefore, we have defined some terms to express different delivery methods to measure prices.

International trade habits use port terminals as delivery points, so there are three main price terms:

1.Delivery at China's wharf: The term is FOB

For example, it was agreed that the goods in Shanghai Port would be called FOB SHANGHAI.

In this way, in addition to the value of the goods themselves, the freight costs for shipping your goods to the Shanghai port, customs processing fees, and miscellaneous fees incurred on the Shanghai port are the total cost price.

The FOB price is the most basic price.

Convenient formula: FOB = goods price + domestic shipping and miscellaneous fees 2. delivery at foreign terminals: Term is called CNF

For example, it is agreed that the United States New York Port ** goods, it is called CNF NEW YORK

In this way, in addition to the FOB price, shipping charges for goods shipped to New York, USA are also added.

Simple formula: CNF = FOB + ocean shipping 3. Delivery at a foreign terminal, and at the same time buying an insurance against the damage on the way: The term is called CIF

In the same way, it is called CIF NEW YORK on the New York Port.

This method is based on the CNF price plus a little premium. How much does the premium need? It is determined by the insurance company and varies slightly depending on the type of goods and the place of delivery. Call the insurance company and tell them the type, value, and location of your shipment. They will tell you how much the premium is.