FOB value

[ɛf-oʊ-bi ˈvæl.juː]
nounpl: FOB values
valor FOB
1. The value of goods at the point of shipment, including the cost of the product plus freight and insurance charges up to the port of loading, but excluding costs after the goods are loaded onto the vessel
The FOB value of the shipment was $50,000, covering the merchandise and transportation to the port.
O valor FOB do envio era de $50.000, cobrindo a mercadoria e o transporte até o porto.
2. In international trade, the agreed price at which the seller delivers goods alongside the vessel at the port of shipment, with the buyer assuming responsibility and costs thereafter
We negotiated the FOB value to ensure transparency in the export transaction.
Negociamos o valor FOB para garantir transparência na transação de exportação.
FOB value is a fundamental concept in international trade and customs procedures, particularly important in Brazil's significant export sector. The term is essential for determining import duties, insurance coverage, and responsibility transfer in international commerce. Understanding FOB valuation is critical for exporters and importers navigating bilateral trade agreements and regulatory compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
free on board valueFOB priceFOB cost
Antonyms / Antônimos
CIF valuelanded costtotal delivered cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor FOB
Standard term used in commercial and customs documentation
São Paulo
valor FOB
Widely used in the state's major export-import operations
Rio de Janeiro
valor FOB
Common in port-related trade documentation
Portugal
valor FOB
Used identically in European trade contexts following Incoterms standards

Related Words

Incotermsshipping termsport of loadingfreight chargesexport documentationcustoms valuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

negotiating FOB terms
FOB point of origin
inclusive of FOB value
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