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Incoterms obligation to take delivery and delay

Buyer's delay (Verzug) occurs when the buyer fails to take delivery within the agreed timeframe, despite proper tender by the seller.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms-rules/incoterms-rules-2020/

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