FCA (Free Carrier)
FCA (Free Carrier)
FCA (Free Carrier) is a term that is commonly used in international trade when the seller delivers the goods to a carrier or other designated person at a specified location. The seller is responsible for loading the goods onto the transportation vehicle, but the buyer is responsible for paying for and arranging the transportation.
Here is an example of how FCA (Free Carrier) might be used in a contract:
Seller: ABC Company
Buyer: XYZ Corporation
Goods: 100 units of widget A
Price: $10 per unit
Terms: FCA (Free Carrier)
Under these terms, the seller will deliver the goods to the carrier or other designated person at the seller's premises in Country X. The buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for all transportation and other costs associated with getting the goods to their final destination in Country Y. The seller is not responsible for any delays or damages that may occur during transportation.
In this example, the seller's responsibility is limited to delivering the goods to the carrier or other designated person at their premises. The buyer is responsible for everything else, including arranging and paying for transportation, customs clearance, and any other costs associated with getting the goods to their final destination.