INCOTERMS OPERATIONAL CHOOSER · FIVE SEED TERMS · UK CUSTOMS VALUE

Choose the handoff. Then build the customs value trail.

Incoterms allocate delivery tasks, costs and risk; they do not select the customs valuation method. Use four operational questions to reach a sensible term sheet, then test the actual contract and cost evidence.

FOUR-QUESTION CHOOSER

Find the closest operational sheet.

The result narrows the handoff to inspect. Your contract and the current ICC rules remain decisive.

SEED ATLAS

Five high-coverage handoffs.

FOB, CIF, DAP and FCA cover the approved seed set. DDP is fifth because the frozen GB keyword evidence recorded 1,400 monthly searches and 741 available clicks.

FOBFree On BoardSea and inland waterway onlyOPEN SHEET →CIFCost, Insurance and FreightSea and inland waterway onlyOPEN SHEET →DAPDelivered At PlaceAny mode or combination of modesOPEN SHEET →FCAFree CarrierAny mode or combination of modesOPEN SHEET →DDPDelivered Duty PaidAny mode or combination of modesOPEN SHEET →

CUSTOMS VALUE

The trade term does not choose the valuation method.

Use the term to locate cost and responsibility evidence, then build the value with the applicable valuation method and actual additions or deductions.

OPEN THE VALUE + DUTY WORKPAPER →

PRIMARY SOURCE REGISTER

Keep the official page open.

Facts above are traced to the source edition checked on 17 July 2026. Operational prompts organise the job; they do not replace the current official instruction.

Customs valuation: IncotermsHM Revenue & Customs · GOV.UK · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026
Customs valuationHM Revenue & Customs · GOV.UK · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026
Incoterms rulesInternational Chamber of Commerce · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026

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Map the source documents, current handling time, customs system and failure points. Leave with the best first workflow and an ROI range.

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SOURCE-LED AUTHORITY ASSET · REVIEWED 2026-07-17 · SOURCES AND CORRECTIONS · pack@getdeclarix.com