Incoterms

Incoterms are standardized trade terms used in international transactions to define the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers. They establish the obligations related to the delivery of goods, the transfer of risks, and the distribution of costs between the parties involved. Incoterms specify important details, such as the point at which the risk and costs transfer from the seller to the buyer, the responsibility for transportation, insurance, customs clearance, and other relevant aspects of the transaction.

Nota

By default, all 11 Incoterms are available in Odoo:

  • EXW: Ex works

  • FCA: Free carrier

  • FAS: Free alongside ship

  • FOB: Free on board

  • CFR: Cost and freight

  • CIF: Cost, insurance and freight

  • CPT: Carriage paid to

  • CIP: Carriage and insurance paid to

  • DPU: Delivered at place unloaded

  • DAP: Delivered at place

  • DDP: Delivered duty paid

Define an Incoterm

To define an Incoterm manually, create an invoice or bill, click the Other Info tab, and select the Incoterm.

Incoterm location

A location relevant to the chosen Incoterm can be added to the invoice or bill under Other Info in the Incoterm Location field.

Example

If the chosen Incoterm code is CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight), the associated location might be the destination port where the goods will be delivered.

Default Incoterm configuration

You can set a default Incoterm rule to automatically populate the Incoterm field on all newly created invoices and bills. Under Accounting/Invoicing ‣ Configuration ‣ Settings, scroll down to the Customer Invoices section, and select an Incoterm in the Default Incoterm field.