Unlike mere cost allocation, import responsibility under Incoterms determines which party handles the entire import process in the destination country—customs declaration, duty payment, consumption taxes, and all regulatory formalities including required permits.
Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms-2020/
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