[e-drug] C&F or FOB (4)

["nilakantha bhoi" <nilachakra_333@yahoo.co.in>]

E-DRUG: C&F or FOB (4)
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Dear Sarita K. Boolell,
  
Greetings..!!
 
 Refering to your mail with regard to guidelines concerning the Trade Terms for the Procurement of Medicines, you may please refer the guidelines entitled INCOTERMS ( International Commercial Terms).
   
The INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) is a universally recognized set of definitions of international trade terms, such as FOB, CFR and CIF, developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, France. It defines the trade contract responsibilities and liabilities between buyer and seller. It is invaluable and a cost-saving tool. The exporter and the importer need not undergo a lengthy negotiation about the conditions of each transaction. Once they have agreed on a commercial term like FOB, they can sell and buy at FOB without discussing who will be responsible for the freight, cargo insurance, and other costs and risks.
   
  Pls. read it for your reference.
   
  FOB   {+ the named port of origin}  Free On Board 
The delivery of goods on board the vessel at the named port of origin (loading), at seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the main carriage/freight, cargo insurance and other costs and risks. 
 
 In the export quotation, indicate the port of origin (loading) after the acronym FOB, for example FOB Vancouver and FOB Shanghai.
  
Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term FOB is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, many importers and exporters still use the term FOB in the air freight.
 
 In North America, the term FOB has other applications. Many buyers and sellers in Canada and the U.S.A. dealing on the open account and consignment basis are accustomed to using the shipping terms FOB Origin and FOB Destination.
 
 FOB Origin means the buyer is responsible for the freight and other costs and risks. FOB Destination means the seller is responsible for the freight and other costs and risks until the goods are delivered to the buyer's premises, which may include the import customs clearance and payment of import customs duties and taxes at the buyer's country, depending on the agreement between the buyer and seller.
 
 In international trade, avoid using the shipping terms FOB Origin and FOB Destination, which are not part of the INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms).
   
  CFR   {+ the named port of destination}
Cost and Freight 

The delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at the seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the cargo insurance and other costs and risks. The term CFR was formerly written as C&F. Many importers and exporters worldwide still use the term C&F. 

 In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CFR, for example CFR Karachi and CFR Alexandria.
  
Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term Cost and Freight is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, the term Cost and Freight (C&F) is still commonly used in the air freight.
 
  Regards,
  Mr. Nilakantha Bhoi
  Consultant,Pharmaceutical Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Health Sector Goods)
Central TB Division, Room No.523, C-Wing, Nirman Bhawan   DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOH & FW),Govt.of India
New Delhi-110011
Mob: +91  9868612287 
E-mail: nkbhoi@gmail.com , bhoiN@tbcindia.org