Two normal terms international purchases. CIF Cost Insurance and Freight. Seller pays to your port of entry. FOB Free On Board seller pays to on board there port of exit, vessel or airplane of your choice. FOB is almost always cheaper, seller goes CIF he has to pad the expense to cover unforeseen. FOB you are in control and pay actual cost.

No seller in international transactions guarantees getting cargo through another country’s customs. Wall Mart buys FOB in China they take responsibility when it goes on the ship. That's how it works, not likely to change.

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