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What is CIF (cost, insurance, freight)?

Coir glossary · Updated 2026-09-22 · Also in Português →

International trade pricing term (Incoterm) where the seller covers the cost of goods, marine insurance and freight to the named destination port. The buyer assumes risk once goods cross the ship’s rail at the port of loading but the seller pays freight. CIF pricing is common in coir trade with buyers in the Americas and Europe.

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): equivalents.

PT: CIF · ES: CIF

Source: Incoterms · Industry practice. Definition from the Carve coir glossary, where the full source list is given.

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FOB (Free on Board): International trade pricing term (Incoterm) where the seller covers all costs and risk until goods are loaded on the…

FCL (Full Container Load): Shipping term meaning an entire container is loaded with one shipper’s cargo.

HS code: Harmonized System code used worldwide for customs classification of traded goods.

See also: Coir Pith · back to the coir glossary.

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