Incoterms
CIF
In short
Cost, Insurance and Freight: the seller pays carriage and insurance to the destination port.
Updated 16 August 2026
Destination charges then fall to the buyer and are often uncompetitive, which is why CIF can cost more than FOB overall.
This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.