GLOSSARY
DAP (Delivered at Place)
An Incoterms 2020 rule where the seller delivers goods to a named destination, ready for unloading, with risk passing at that point.
A DAP is an Incoterms 2020 rule under which the seller delivers goods to a named place in the destination country, ready for unloading from the arriving vehicle. Risk transfers to the buyer at that point.
Why it matters
Under DAP, you as the buyer handle import clearance and pay all duties and taxes. The seller bears transport costs and risk until the goods arrive at the agreed location, but unloading is your responsibility. This split makes DAP practical when the buyer has local customs expertise or preferential duty rates.
Confirm the named place precisely in your contract: a warehouse address, terminal, or job site. Ambiguity here causes disputes over when risk actually transferred. The ICC Incoterms 2020 publication specifies that "place" should be as specific as possible.