Glossary · Trade terms & payment

Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)

The seller pays freight and minimum insurance to the destination port; risk passes on board.

What is Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)?

Under CIF the seller books the freight and buys insurance for the buyer's benefit, at least on minimum cover (Institute Cargo Clauses C). Risk still passes when the goods are on board at origin.

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