Incoterms FCA
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Seller delivers to buyer carrier FCA.
Definition
FCA is the most versatile multimodal incoterm. Incoterms 2020 adds OBL (On-Board Bill of Lading) clause on buyer request for Letter of Credit. Often used for maritime containers (vs classic FOB).
Origin
Introduced in Incoterms 1990 ; updated in Incoterms 2020 with OBL option.
Example in context
Renault sells FCA Sandouville to Toyota — Renault loads the goods into the DHL truck, clears French export customs.
Related terms
- EXW — buyer-burden predecessor.