EXW – Ex Works
The seller fulfills the obligation to deliver when he has made the goods available at his premises (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.) to the buyer. In particular, the seller is not responsible for loading the goods on the vehicle provided by the buyer or for clearing the goods for export, unless otherwise agreed. The buyer bears all costs and risks involved in taking the goods from the seller’s premises to the desired destination. This term thus represents the minimum obligation for the seller. Term applies to all modes of transport.
Risk transfers to buyer when:
Goods are made available to the buyer at seller’s premises.
NOTE: If buyer is unable to clear the goods for export because they do not have a presence in the originating country, or are still responsible for export filings, a different term should be used; consider using FCA in this scenario.