FCA (Free Carrier)

The "Free Carrier" rule means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person designated by the buyer at the seller's premises or other designated place.

Features of Delivery Type: In
this form of delivery, the seller completes the customs procedures and completes the delivery process as soon as he transfers the goods to the supervision of the first carrier on the specified date and place. From this moment on, all costs and risks related to the goods pass to the buyer. Freight charge is paid by the buyer like all other expenses.

Obligations of the Seller:
The FCA rule requires the seller to clear the goods for export to the extent applicable. The seller, at his own risk and expense, must obtain all necessary permits for the export of the goods, draw up all the necessary documents for the export of the goods and complete the customs clearance. The seller has no obligation to make a contract of carriage and insurance against the buyer. Upon the request of the buyer, it agrees with the transport agent at the buyer's expense. It delivers the goods to the carrier or to the custody of the transport agent at the specified date and place. If there is no clearly agreed point at the designated delivery location, and if there are several suitable points, the seller can choose the one most suitable for his purpose from these points. Until the moment of delivery, all costs and risks are the responsibility of the seller. Sales person, must pay the costs related to the control procedures (quality control, measurement, weighing, counting, etc.) necessary for the delivery of the goods and the costs of pre-shipment inspection ordered by the authorities of the export country. The seller, at his own expense, gives the buyer the usual proof of delivery of the goods.

Obligations of the Buyer:
Pays the cost of the goods in accordance with the terms of the contract. It receives its goods at the specified date and place. From this moment on, all costs and risks belong to the buyer. It is obliged to pay customs duties and costs by obtaining documents or permits related to import. It pays the freight charge by making an agreement with the transport agent. The buyer must pay other mandatory pre-shipment inspection costs, excluding the costs of pre-shipment inspection ordered by the authorities of the country of export.