Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) is a term in Incoterms 2020, meaning that the seller delivers the goods by unloading them from the means of transport at the named place of destination and placing them at the buyer's disposal. The seller bears all costs and risks of bringing the goods to the named destination and unloading them, including export clearance and risks during transport, but is not responsible for import clearance and import duties/taxes. Usage scenarios: suitable when the seller is capable of arranging transport and unloading, especially when the buyer lacks unloading equipment or wants the seller to handle everything. Precautions: the seller must ensure safe unloading and clarify unloading costs; if special equipment is required for unloading, this should be agreed in advance; DPU is the only term requiring the seller to unload at destination. Difference from DAP: under DAP the seller does not unload, under DPU the seller unloads; difference from CIF: CIF applies only to sea transport and risk transfers at the port of shipment, whereas under DPU risk transfers after unloading at destination.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of equipment is delivered DPU Shanghai Port; the seller is responsible for transporting the goods to Shanghai Port and unloading them onto the wharf, and the buyer bears import clearance and subsequent costs. (Note: the seller handles transport and unloading, the buyer handles import.)
2. We agreed with the supplier on DPU project site; the supplier must transport all materials to the construction site and unload them, after which we will arrange installation. (Note: DPU applies when the seller is responsible for unloading at the named place.)
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