FOB: the price of the car at the seller's port
FOB means "free on board". The price covers the vehicle and getting it onto the ship at the origin port. It does not include the ocean freight, insurance, or anything after loading. Our listings show the FOB price.
CIF: cost, insurance and freight
CIF adds the ocean freight and insurance to the FOB price, up to your destination port. Customs authorities often use the CIF value as the starting point when they calculate import duty.
Landed cost: what it costs to have the car in your country
The landed cost is the CIF cost plus the import duty, taxes and local fees you pay when the car arrives, and delivery to your door if you want it. It is the number to compare when you shop around.
Why this matters
A low FOB price can hide expensive freight, or a high-duty country. Always ask for the full landed cost. On every car page and in the calculator you can see an estimated landed cost to your country.
Common questions
Is the FOB price the final price?
No. FOB is only the price at the origin port. Freight, insurance, import duty and taxes come on top.
Are import duty and taxes included in your quotation?
We estimate them for you, but the final amount is set by your country's customs authority and paid to them.
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