VEHICLE EXPORT GUIDE

FOB vs CIF for Vehicle Export

FOB and CIF divide transport responsibilities differently. Your written quotation and contract always define the exact scope.

FOB: China-side export scope

FOB normally covers the agreed vehicle and China-side export work through loading at the named Chinese port.

  • Vehicle and agreed preparation
  • Applicable export documents
  • China export customs coordination
  • Loading at the named Chinese port

CIF: freight and insurance added

CIF normally adds ocean freight and marine insurance coordination to the named destination port.

  • Agreed FOB scope
  • Ocean freight to the named port
  • Marine insurance coordination
  • Shipping-document coordination

Costs at destination

Destination customs clearance, duties, taxes, registration, storage, and local delivery are not automatically included. Confirm them locally before ordering.