DAP – Delivered At Place
Incoterms® 2020 rule: transfer of risk, cost sharing and customs responsibilities.
The DAP rule in brief
DAP (Delivered At Place) is a rule in Incoterms® 2020 that can be used for any mode of transport: "Delivered at place". It sets, in the sales contract, how delivery of the goods and costs and risks are shared between seller and buyer.
When does risk transfer?
At the destination, on the vehicle ready for unloading
Export clearance
The seller
Import clearance
The buyer
Seller's obligations
Delivers the goods at the named place of destination, ready for unloading on the arriving vehicle; bears all costs and risks up to that point.
Buyer's obligations
Unloads the goods and handles import clearance and duties.
When is it used?
Common for door-to-door shipments where the seller manages transport end to end and import clearance stays with the buyer.
This page is for general information; for the full scope of rights and obligations, see the ICC's official Incoterms® 2020 text and your contract terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is DAP?
DAP (Delivered At Place) is a rule in Incoterms® 2020 that can be used for any mode of transport: "Delivered at place". It sets, in the sales contract, how delivery of the goods and costs and risks are shared between seller and buyer.
What is the difference between DAP and DPU?
DAP: Delivers the goods at the named place of destination, ready for unloading on the arriving vehicle; bears all costs and risks up to that point. DPU: Delivers the goods unloaded from the arriving vehicle at the named destination; bears all costs and risks including unloading.