DAP (Delivered at Place) is an Incoterms® 2020 rule for any mode of transport. The seller bears the cost and risk of bringing the goods to the named destination and delivers them there on the arriving means of transport, ready for unloading.
Delivery and Risk Transfer
Risk transfers when the goods are placed at the buyer’s disposal at the named place or agreed point, on the arriving vehicle and ready for unloading. The seller does not have to unload under DAP.
| Activity | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Export clearance | Yes | — |
| Main carriage to destination | Yes | — |
| Risk to named destination | Yes | After delivery |
| Unload at destination | Not required by DAP | Yes |
| Import clearance/duties/taxes | — | Yes |
Example
DAP Buyer Warehouse, Riyadh: the seller arranges and bears risk for transport to the buyer’s warehouse. Delivery occurs when the truck arrives at the agreed point ready for unloading. The buyer unloads and handles import clearance, duty and taxes.
DAP vs DPU vs DDP
- DAP: seller delivers at destination ready for unloading; buyer unloads and clears import.
- DPU: seller must also unload at destination.
- DDP: seller also takes responsibility for import clearance and applicable duty/taxes.
Reference: ICC Incoterms® 2020, DAP explanatory notes.
