Comparing FOB, CFR and CIF Roofing Felt Offers
A roofing felt price is only comparable when the delivery scope is clear. Write the trade term, the named port and the rules version, then ask which charges remain outside the offer.
By Merily Waterproofing · Bulk supply for importers, distributors and building-material wholesalers
Compare the scope before the number
FOB, CFR and CIF describe different obligations in maritime trade. Under FOB, the main freight is not part of the seller’s carriage obligation; CFR includes carriage to the named destination port; CIF also includes the specified insurance obligation.
This is a short purchasing comparison, not the full rule text. Confirm the appropriate term for the actual container handover with your forwarder and use the agreed contract wording.
Do not confuse freight payment with risk transfer
A seller paying freight to a destination does not mean every risk transfers there. Risk, cost and insurance need separate attention.
The International Chamber of Commerce publishes the authoritative Incoterms rules. Ask your commercial team to check the exact rule and any separately agreed insurance arrangements.
Bring every offer to one comparison basis
Request the same roll specification, packing and quantity in each quotation. Show origin, main freight and destination costs separately where they fall to you.
For a Merily quotation, send the named port and scope you want. A CIF label should not be read as a promise that all local charges, import costs or inland delivery are included.
Put it in your buying record
| Offer basis | Main comparison question | Check separately |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | What origin delivery scope is included? | Main freight and destination costs |
| CFR | What carriage is included to the named port? | Risk allocation and other charges |
| CIF | What carriage and insurance are included? | Coverage and exclusions |
| All offers | Is the specification identical? | Named place and rules version |
Questions buyers ask
Is CIF the same as delivery to my warehouse?
No. Identify the named port and check inland delivery and local charges separately.
Does paying freight determine when risk transfers?
Not by itself. Read the selected rule and the contract.
Which term should I request?
Use the term that fits your actual delivery arrangement, confirmed with your forwarder and commercial team.