AQVIA BATH TRADE TERMS

FOB Free On Board

FOB, or Free On Board, means Party A delivers the goods on board the vessel nominated by Party B at the named port of shipment. Party A handles export clearance and loading onto the vessel, while Party B takes responsibility for ocean freight, insurance if needed, import clearance, duties, taxes and final delivery after the goods are on board.

Party Definition

For this FOB trade term page, the parties are defined as follows:

Party A (Manufacturer / Seller) Aqvia Bath is Party A when supplying bathroom products. Party A prepares the goods, handles export clearance and delivers the goods on board the nominated vessel at the named port of shipment.
Party B (Buyer / Purchaser) Party B is the buyer, importer, distributor, dealer or project purchaser. Party B nominates the vessel and handles ocean freight, insurance if needed, import clearance, duties, taxes and destination-side delivery.

Responsibility Summary

Under FOB, Party A’s responsibility is completed when the goods are loaded on board the vessel at the named port of shipment. Risk usually transfers to Party B once the goods are on board.

Item Party A (Manufacturer / Seller) Party B (Buyer / Purchaser)
Goods Preparation Prepare goods according to confirmed order details. Confirm product model, quantity, finish, packing and delivery requirements.
Export Clearance Handle export clearance under standard FOB. Provide buyer, vessel or forwarder information when needed.
Delivery to Port Arrange delivery of goods to the named port of shipment. Nominate the vessel, shipping schedule and forwarder if applicable.
Loading on Vessel Responsible for loading the goods on board the nominated vessel. Risk usually transfers after the goods are loaded on board.
Ocean Freight Not responsible for ocean freight under standard FOB. Arrange and pay for ocean freight from the port of shipment.
Insurance Not required to provide cargo insurance under standard FOB. Arrange cargo insurance if insurance protection is required.
Import Clearance Not responsible for import clearance at destination. Responsible for import clearance, duties, taxes and local charges.
Final Delivery Not responsible for final destination delivery unless agreed in writing. Arrange destination port handling, inland transport and final delivery.

Party A Responsibilities

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Prepare products according to confirmed quotation or written agreement.
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Provide standard packing or agreed packing before shipment.
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Handle export clearance and export documentation under standard FOB.
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Deliver goods to the named port of shipment.
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Load the goods on board the vessel nominated by Party B.
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Provide basic commercial and shipping documents required for the confirmed shipment.
Under standard FOB, Party A’s risk responsibility usually ends when the goods are loaded on board the vessel at the named port of shipment.

Party B Responsibilities

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Nominate the vessel, shipping schedule, freight forwarder or carrier.
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Bear cargo risk after the goods are loaded on board the vessel.
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Arrange and pay for ocean freight, cargo insurance if needed and destination handling.
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Handle import customs clearance, duties, taxes and destination compliance requirements.
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Arrange destination port charges, inland transportation and final delivery after arrival.

When FOB Is Suitable

FOB is usually suitable for sea freight orders when Party B has its own freight forwarder, shipping route or destination-side logistics arrangement.

FOB is often used when Party B wants Party A to handle export clearance and loading on board, while Party B controls ocean freight, insurance and import-side costs. If Party B wants Party A to pay freight to the destination port, CFR or CIF may be discussed.

Need FOB Quotation for Bathroom Products?

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