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Incoterms Comparison: Who Handles What
FOB, CIF, DDP, and DDU shift customs clearance and duty responsibility differently. Click a term to see what Welong handles vs. what stays with you.
FOB
CIF
DDP
DDU
FOB — Free On Board
| Welong handles | Export packaging, loading onto vessel at origin port |
| You handle | Main freight, marine insurance, import customs clearance, duties/tariffs, inland delivery |
| Best fit | Buyers with an established freight forwarder and customs broker who want direct control over shipping and duty payment |
CIF — Cost, Insurance & Freight
| Welong handles | Export packaging, main freight, and marine insurance to destination port |
| You handle | Import customs clearance, duties/tariffs, inland delivery from port |
| Best fit | Buyers who want shipping/insurance off their plate but still manage their own customs process |
DDP — Delivered Duty Paid
| Welong handles | Freight, insurance, import customs clearance, and duty/tariff payment (incl. any trade-remedy or surtax classification) through to your door |
| You handle | Unloading at final destination |
| Best fit | Buyers who want maximum landed-cost predictability and minimal customs administration, especially where tariff classification is complex |
DDU — Delivered Duty Unpaid
| Welong handles | Freight and insurance through to your destination |
| You handle | Import customs clearance and duty/tariff payment on arrival |
| Best fit | Buyers with in-house customs handling who still want door-to-door freight managed |
