1. DAF
Delivered at Frontier(…named place)。 It means that the seller undertakes the following obligations to transport the ready goods to the designated place on the border, handle the customs clearance formalities for the export of goods, and deliver the goods before the customs border of the neighboring countries. This term is mainly applicable to the goods transported by rail or road, and can also be used for other modes of transportation.
2. DES
Delivered Ex Ship(… named port of destination)。 It means that the Seller shall perform the following obligations to deliver the goods ready to the Buyer without going through import customs clearance formalities on the deck of the ship at the designated port of destination. Therefore, the Seller shall bear all costs and risks, including the transportation of the goods to the designated port of destination. This term is only applicable to sea transportation or inland waterway transportation.
3. DEQ
Delivered Ex Quay (Duty Paid)(…named port of destination)。 This term refers to that the Seller performs the following obligations to deliver its prepared goods to the Buyer after handling import customs clearance at the wharf of the designated port of destination, and the Seller shall bear all risks and expenses, including customs clearance, taxes and other expenses incurred in delivery. This term is applicable to sea transportation or inland waterway transportation.