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EXW — Ex Works

Seller just makes the goods available at their own premises. Buyer does everything else, including export.

EXWEx WorksAny mode

Where risk transfers

When the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal at the named place (not loaded onto the collecting vehicle).
Mode: any mode of transport

Who pays what

Export customsBuyer
Origin carriageBuyer
Main freightBuyer
InsuranceEither (optional)
Import customsBuyer
Duties & taxesBuyer
Delivery to placeBuyer

Obligations

Seller

  • •Pack the goods and make them available at the agreed point
  • •Provide commercial invoice and any information the buyer needs

Buyer

  • •Load the goods and arrange all transport
  • •Clear the goods for export and import
  • •Bear all costs and risk from the seller's door

Watch out

Maximum buyer obligation. Often impractical for cross-border trade because the buyer cannot easily handle export formalities — FCA is usually the better choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does EXW mean in Incoterms 2020?

EXW stands for Ex Works. Seller just makes the goods available at their own premises. Buyer does everything else, including export. Risk transfers when the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal at the named place (not loaded onto the collecting vehicle).

Who pays for the main freight under EXW?

The buyer pays the main carriage under EXW.