What are DAP (Delivery at Place) Incoterms?

DAP (Delivery at Place) is an Incoterm that defines the responsibilities of the buyer and the seller in a contract for the sale of goods. Under DAP, the seller is responsible for arranging and paying for the transportation of the goods to the agreed destination and also for unloading the goods at the agreed place of delivery. The buyer is responsible for any costs and risks associated with the transportation of the goods from the point of delivery to the final destination and for any import clearance formalities.

When using DAP, the seller is responsible for arranging and paying for the transportation of the goods to the agreed destination, including the cost of freight, and any other charges up to the named place of delivery. The seller is also responsible for obtaining any export clearance required and arranging for transport to the named place. The buyer is responsible for unloading the goods and any import clearance required.

DAP is typically used when the buyer wants the seller to take care of the transportation of the goods up to the named place of delivery, but wants to take care of the import formalities and the risk of loss or damage once the goods are delivered to the named place. This term can be used for any mode of transport, including sea, air, rail, and road. This term is useful when the buyer is not familiar with the import procedures or when the buyer is based in a different country than the seller.