INCOTERMS-DPU

Seller delivers and unloads goods DPU.

Definition

DPU is the only Incoterm where the seller handles unloading. All other post-delivery incoterms leave unloading to the buyer. The buyer then handles import customs.

Origin

Introduced in Incoterms 2020 (replaces DAT).

Example in context

A German manufacturer sells DPU Auchan Lille logistics centre — pays transport, unloads goods onto centre dock, Auchan pays EU intra import customs (nil) then internal delivery.

Related terms

• DAP — twin without unloading.