Incoterms for China shipping.
Clarify costs and delivery.

They describe the buyer and seller obligations, delivery and transfer of risk, and allocation of relevant costs. They do not replace the full sales contract. Identify the selected rule, named place or port and edition in the written agreement.

They can differ. Review the delivery and risk provisions separately from the obligation to arrange and pay for transport. A freight-paid destination alone does not establish where risk transfers under every rule.

FOB, CFR and CIF are rules for sea and inland waterway transport. Review the actual handover and transport arrangement before selecting a rule. Consult the official ICC guidance rather than choosing a term solely because it appears on a supplier quotation.

Record the named delivery place, the parties responsible for import formalities and import charges, and any unloading or receiving arrangements. Check the written sales terms together with the quoted freight service and its exclusions.

The sales rule allocates responsibilities between seller and buyer. Ask the forwarder to identify its own included services, assumptions and conditional charges. Keep that written scope consistent with the sales agreement and confirm any gaps before booking.