毕业论文设计 课题名称: Comparison Between CIF Term And FOB Term 学生姓名：Jacquelinechan 学生学号：XXXXXX 系 别：外语系 专 业：商务英语 年 级：XXXXX 层 次：大学本科 指导老师：XXX 设计日期：2010 3月Comparison Between CIF Term And FOB TermAbstract Nowadays trade terms have play an important role in the international trade affairs. There is a strong bond among the terms agreed upon both sides and the responsibilities between two trading partners. Then CIF trade term and FOB trade term is adopted and supported by international merchants more and more popular in recently. This thesis will introduce some corresponding functions and responsibilities of CIF term and FOB term in details and there will be a comparison between FOB term and CIF term according to the international situation.Keywords: International .trade affairs .trade terms . CIF .FOB中文摘要现今贸易术语在国际贸易实务中扮演着极其重要的角色，它紧密联系着双方贸易的条件与责任。而CIF术语和FOB术语在近期受到了越来越多国际贸易商家的采用和支持，本论文将对CIF和 FOB术语的对应功能与责任作一个详细的介绍并结合当今世界发展形势对两者作相关比较。关键词：国际贸易实务 贸易术语 CIF术语 FOB术语Catalog1.Introduction1.1 trade terms2.FOB term and CIF term2.1 What is FOB2.2 What is CIF2.3 The responsibility both two parties under FOB term and CIF term 3.Comparing with FOB term and CIF term, study how to choose the appropriate trade terms in international trade affairs.3.1 About charges3.2 About the right of booking space3.3 About insurance3.4 About delivery types3.5 About risk3.6 How to choose CIF term and FOB term 3.61 From the perspective of exportation3.62 From the perspective of importation3.63 Nowadays the trend in international trade4.Concultion1.Introduction 1.1 trade terms First of all, getting a good understanding of trade terms Is very important for people to read this thesis more clearly. So now I will introduce something about trade terms. In international trade ,price term lies at the core of the terms and conditions of a contract and often results in some of the key problem for which an exporter and an importer have to strive. Whats more, sending goods from one country to another, as part of a commercial transaction, can be a risky business. If they are lost or damaged, or if delivery does not take place for some other reasons, the climate of confidence between the parties may degenerate to the point where a lawsuit is brought. Thus, the pricing problem an exporter and an importer deal with is far more complicated than that in domestic trade. Besides the cost covered in the calculation of export price , the price quotation in export trade should also indicate which party is to bear the expenses of freightage , insurance and other relevant charges, and which party is to bear the risks in case of the goods being damaged. In order to complete their deals successfully, the sellers and the buyers in international contracts had better, at the very beginning of the deal, make clear to each other their respective obligations and find the full expression of those in the trade terms. There is no doubt that under no circumstance can a buyer get a quotation without trade terms in international trade. Trade terms are short terms and abbreviations which are used to explain the price composition, to define the method of delivery of the goods sold, to indicate which party bears the freight, insurance and other relevant charges, and assume the liability in case damage or loss of the goods occurs. Trade terms ensure both exporter and importer know their own responsibility. In foreign trade, there are various prices for the same commodity. Granting that the cost of a certain commodity is the same ex-factory, the prices quoted by the seller will vary with the point of delivery. For example, in the case of a contract based on CIF terms as “CIF London” stated above, that means the seller bears all the cost, fright and insurance up to the named port of destination, here, “London” 2.FOB term and CIF term2.1 What is FOB As one of the important trade terms. FOB term is frequently used in international trade. Thus it is quite necessary to know the exact meaning of it. According to Incoterms 2000, we can know that FOB is short for Free on Board. It stipulates that the seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have passed over the ships rail at the named port of shipment. At the same time, this means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to goods from that point. The FOB term requires the seller to clear the goods for export. This term can only be used for sea or inland waterway transport.2.2 What is CIF According to Incoterms 2000. CIF is short for Cost, Insurance and Freight. That means the seller must pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination but the risk