Incoterms for spice trade (FOB/CIF/CFR)
What FOB, CFR and CIF actually shift between exporter and buyer — and where the risk sits.
FOB puts the buyer in control of freight and risk once the goods are on board; CFR adds freight to destination on the seller; CIF adds insurance too. For first-time buyers CIF simplifies logistics; experienced importers often prefer FOB to control freight and consolidation. The Incoterm also decides who files what at each border.
Sources
- CBI — Entering the European market for spices and herbs· Tier 2, retrieved 2026-07-16