# DAP, Delivered at Place (Incoterms 2020)

DAP (Delivered at Place) means the seller delivers when the goods arrive at the named destination, ready for unloading on the arriving vehicle; the seller carries the risk and cost to that point, and the buyer unloads, clears import and pays duties and taxes. It works for any mode.

- Transport: any mode
- Delivery and risk transfer: At the named place of destination, on the arriving means of transport, ready for unloading.
- Seller's costs run to: Arrived at destination

## Responsibilities

| Job | Who |
|---|---|
| Export clearance | Seller |
| Loading at origin | Seller |
| Main carriage | Seller |
| Insurance | No obligation |
| Unloading at destination | Buyer |
| Import clearance and duties | Buyer |

## Common mistakes

- **Unloading is the buyer's** DAP stops before unloading. If the seller must unload, use DPU.
- **Import delays** If the buyer is slow to clear import, demurrage and storage costs build up. The contract should say who pays them.
- **A precise address** Name the exact delivery point; 'DAP Germany' leaves the delivery point and the risk point undefined.

## DAP or DDP?

DDP adds import clearance, duties and taxes to the seller's side.

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## FAQ

**What does DAP mean?**
DAP (Delivered at Place) means the seller delivers when the goods arrive at the named destination, ready for unloading on the arriving vehicle; the seller carries the risk and cost to that point, and the buyer unloads, clears import and pays duties and taxes. It works for any mode.

**When does risk pass under DAP?**
At the named place of destination, on the arriving means of transport, ready for unloading.

**Who pays the main freight under DAP?**
The seller arranges and pays the main carriage.

**Who pays import duties under DAP?**
The buyer clears the goods for import and pays any duties and taxes under DAP.

**Can DAP be used for container shipments?**
Yes. DAP works for any mode of transport, including containers and multimodal shipments.

Source page: https://cartonmath.com/incoterms/dap/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: CartonMath (https://cartonmath.com)