Incoterms 2020
Calculator & Explainer

Understand all 11 Incoterms 2020 with Africa-specific guidance. Calculate who pays what, compare two terms, and see the cost split for your actual shipment.

All 11 Incoterms 2020 Africa-Specific Notes Cost Calculator Side-by-Side Comparison
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🌍 Most Common Incoterms for African Trade
Key Rules for African Importers
  • 📊 CIF is the standard customs valuation base in Africa — import duties = CIF value × tariff rate. Always calculate CIF to estimate landed costs.
  • 🚢 Avoid FOB for containers — technically risk transfers at the ship's rail, which is ambiguous for container cargo. Use FCA instead.
  • 🛡️ Under CIF, seller only provides minimum insurance (ICC-C) — buyers should purchase additional all-risks (ICC-A) coverage for high-value cargo.
  • 🇳🇬 Nigerian CBN requirements — CBN Form M must state the Incoterm. CIF is preferred by CBN for calculation purposes.
  • ⚠️ DDP in Africa = red flag — if a supplier offers DDP to your African port, verify they have a licensed clearing agent there. Many informal DDP arrangements use unofficial channels.
  • 💡 For air freight imports — use CIP instead of CIF (CIP provides all-risks insurance), and FCA instead of FOB.
Incoterms & Customs Duty Calculation
FOB → FOB value used. Add freight + insurance to get CIF for duty base.
CIF → CIF value = duty base. Most convenient for African customs calculation.
EXW → Must add: loading + export clearance + freight + insurance = CIF equivalent.
DDP → CIF value = agreed DDP price minus import duties (work backwards).
Formula: Import Duty = CIF Value × Tariff Rate. VAT = (CIF + Duty + Levies) × VAT Rate.