INCOTERMS 2010 |
This term is to be used only for maritime and inland waterway transport.
"Free alongside ship" means that the seller is deemed to have fulfilled his obligation to deliver when the goods are placed alongside the ship nominated by the buyer (i.e. on a quay or barge) at the agreed port of shipment. The risk of loss or damage to the goods passes when the goods are placed along the side of the vessel and from that moment the buyer bears all costs.
The parties are advised to identify as precisely as possible the point of loading at the named port of shipment, as the costs and risks up to that point are borne by the seller, and such costs and associated handling costs may vary according to the practice of the port.
The seller is obliged to deliver the goods either by placing them along the side of the vessel or by making available the goods so delivered for loading. The reference to the obligation to "provide" takes into account the many chain sales that are often used in commodity trading.
When placing goods in containers, it is typical for the seller to transfer the goods to the carrier at the terminal, and not by placing along the side of the ship. In such situations, the use of the term FAS is inappropriate and the term FCA should be used.
FAS requires the seller to complete customs formalities for export, if applicable. However, the seller is not required to carry out import customs formalities, pay import duties or carry out other import customs formalities.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SELLER |
BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES |
A.1. General obligations of the seller |
B.1. General obligations of the buyer |
The seller is obliged, in accordance with the contract of sale, to provide the buyer with the goods, the commercial invoice, as well as any other evidence of compliance of the goods with the terms of the contract of sale, which may be required by the terms of the contract. |
The buyer is obliged to pay the price of the goods, as stipulated in the contract of sale. |
A.2. Licenses, permits, security controls and other formalities |
B.2. Licenses, permits, security controls and other formalities |
If required, the seller must, at his own risk and expense, obtain an export license or other official authorization and carry out all customs formalities necessary for the export of the goods. |
If required, the buyer must obtain, at his own expense and risk, an import license or other official authorization and carry out all customs formalities necessary for the importation of the goods and their transportation through any country. |
A.3. Contracts of carriage and insurance |
B.3. Contracts of carriage and insurance |
a) Contract of carriage |
a) Contract of carriage |
A.4. Supply |
B.4. Delivery Acceptance |
The seller must deliver the goods either by placing alongside the ship nominated by the buyer at the loading point, if any, indicated by the buyer at the named port of shipment, or by procuring the goods so delivered. In either case, the seller is obliged to deliver the goods on the agreed date or within the agreed period in accordance with the customs of the port. |
The buyer must take delivery of the goods as soon as they have been delivered in accordance with A4. |
A.5. Transfer of risk |
B.5. Transfer of risk |
The seller bears all risks of loss or damage to the goods until they have been delivered in accordance with paragraph A4, except for the risks of loss or damage in the circumstances specified in paragraph B5. . |
The buyer bears all risks of loss of or damage to the goods that may arise from the moment of delivery in accordance with paragraph A4. |
A.6. Cost allocation |
B.6. Cost allocation |
The seller must pay: |
The buyer is obliged to pay: |
A.7. Buyer Notices |
B.7. Seller notices |
The seller must, at the expense and risk of the buyer, give him sufficient notice either that the goods have been delivered in accordance with A4 or that the ship has not taken delivery of the goods within the agreed period. |
The buyer must give the seller proper notice of the name of the ship, the place of loading and, if necessary, the chosen moment of delivery within the agreed period. |
A.8. Delivery Document |
B.8. Proof of delivery |
The seller must, at his own expense, provide the buyer with the usual proof that the goods have been delivered in accordance with A4. |
The buyer must accept the proof of delivery provided as provided in paragraph A8. |
A.9. Inspection, packaging, labeling |
B.9. Goods Inspection |
The seller must bear all costs associated with the verification of the goods (quality control, measurement, weighing, counting) necessary for the delivery of the goods in accordance with paragraph A4, as well as the costs of pre-shipment inspection of the goods, which is prescribed by the authorities of the country of export. |
The buyer is obliged to bear the costs of mandatory inspection of the goods before shipment, unless such inspection is carried out under the instructions of the authorities of the country of export. |
A.10. Assistance in obtaining information and related costs |
B.10. Assistance in obtaining information and related costs |
If required, the seller must promptly provide the buyer or assist the buyer in obtaining, at the buyer's request, at his risk and expense, documents and information, including security information, that the buyer may need to import the goods and / or transport them to the final destination. destination. |
The buyer must notify the seller of the security information requirements in a timely manner so that the seller can act in accordance with paragraph A10. |