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Seller Obligation Spectrum
| Cost / Obligation | FO FOB Sea only | CI CIF Sea only | DA DAP Any mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export clearance | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Loading at origin | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Main freight | Buyer | Seller | Seller |
| Transit insurance | Buyer | Seller | Seller |
| Delivery to destination | Buyer | Buyer | Seller |
| Unloading at destination | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Import clearance & duties | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Risk transfers at | On board vessel at origin port | On board vessel at origin (seller pays freight + insurance) | Named destination — ready to unload |
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