To execute an international shipment under CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight), the seller arranges transport and insurance to the destination port, while the buyer assumes ownership and risk thereafter and handles customs clearance.
Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-trade/incoterms/
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