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DAP Incoterm

Delivered at Place

Group D · arrivalAny transport mode

DAP: the seller delivers to the named place ready for unloading; import clearance stays with the buyer.

Seller covers

  • Export clearance
  • Transport to the named place
  • Risk for the whole journey

Buyer covers

  • Unloading
  • Import clearance and duties

Where risk passes

Risk passes at the destination, before unloading.

When to use it

When the seller delivers to the door and the buyer handles import.

Common mistake

Assuming the seller unloads - under DAP unloading is the buyer's.