CPT — Carriage Paid To
Seller pays carriage to the named destination; risk passes at the first carrier.
CPTCarriage Paid ToAny mode
Where risk transfers
When the goods are handed to the first carrier — not at the destination, even though the seller pays carriage there.
Mode: any mode of transport
Who pays what
| Export customs | Seller |
| Origin carriage | Seller |
| Main freight | Seller |
| Insurance | Either (optional) |
| Import customs | Buyer |
| Duties & taxes | Buyer |
| Delivery to place | Buyer |
Obligations
Seller
- •Clear for export and pay carriage to the named destination
- •Hand the goods to the first carrier
Buyer
- •Carry the risk from the first carrier onward
- •Insure if wanted
- •Clear for import and pay duties
Watch out
The any-mode equivalent of CFR. Risk and cost transfer points differ — watch that gap.
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Frequently asked questions
What does CPT mean in Incoterms 2020?
CPT stands for Carriage Paid To. Seller pays carriage to the named destination; risk passes at the first carrier. Risk transfers when the goods are handed to the first carrier — not at the destination, even though the seller pays carriage there.
Who pays for the main freight under CPT?
The seller pays the main carriage under CPT.