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Incoterms return processing

When goods purchased under a specific Incoterm are returned, questions arise: Who pays for the return shipment?

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Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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

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