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EXW Incoterm
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Group E · departureAny transport mode
EXW puts the least obligation on the seller: goods are made ready at the seller's premises and everything after that is the buyer's job.
Seller covers
- Makes the goods and packing ready at their premises
Buyer covers
- Loading
- Export clearance
- Transport
- Import clearance and duties
Where risk passes
Risk passes to the buyer once the goods are ready at the seller's premises.
When to use it
When the buyer wants full control of transport, or for small purchases.
Common mistake
The seller loading the goods - under EXW loading is the buyer's risk.