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Incoterms payment terms

Payment conditions under Incoterms are determined by combining the agreed Incoterms clause with payment terms specified in the sales contract.

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Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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

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