DPU – Delivered At Place Unloaded
Incoterms® 2020 rule: transfer of risk, cost sharing and customs responsibilities.
The DPU rule in brief
DPU (Delivered At Place Unloaded) is a rule in Incoterms® 2020 that can be used for any mode of transport: "Delivered at place unloaded". 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, when the goods are unloaded from the vehicle
Export clearance
The seller
Import clearance
The buyer
Seller's obligations
Delivers the goods unloaded from the arriving vehicle at the named destination; bears all costs and risks including unloading.
Buyer's obligations
Bears risk once the goods are unloaded and handles import clearance and duties.
When is it used?
Suitable for deliveries to terminals, warehouses or project sites where the seller has unloading equipment.
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 DPU?
DPU (Delivered At Place Unloaded) is a rule in Incoterms® 2020 that can be used for any mode of transport: "Delivered at place unloaded". 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 DPU and DAP?
DPU: Delivers the goods unloaded from the arriving vehicle at the named destination; bears all costs and risks including unloading. 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.