Under the Delivered At Place (DAP) Incoterms rules, the seller is responsible for
delivery of the goods, ready for unloading, at the named place of destination. The seller
assumes all risks involved up to unloading. Unloading is at the buyer’s risk and cost. DAP
can apply to any—and more than one—mode of transport. The buyer and seller should specify
and agree upon the precise unloading spot at the named place of destination. Unless
otherwise agreed between both parties, the seller cannot request renumeration for
unloading costs incurred under the contract of carriage. DAP rules require the seller to
clear goods for export, where applicable, without any obligation to clear the goods for
import, pay import duty or carry out import customs formalities.
Specify the precise unloading spot at the named place of
destination.
Seller’s Obligations
Goods, commercial invoice and documentation.
Export packaging and marking / Export licenses and customs formalities.
Pre-carriage and delivery.
Loading charges / Cost of pre-shipment inspection.
Main carriage / Delivery to named place of destination / Proof of delivery.
Buyer’s Obligations
Payment for goods as specified in sales contract.
Unloading from arriving means of transportation / Import formalities and duties.
Cost of import clearance pre-shipment inspection.
Onward carriage and delivery to buyer (depending on named place).