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CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)

An Incoterm where the seller pays for cost, insurance, and freight to bring goods to the destination port. Risk transfers at origin port.

Related terms

FOB (Free on Board)CFR (Cost and Freight)CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid To)
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