Under the CISG, a claim for impediment only entitles a party to a suspension of performance.

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According to Article 79 of the CISG, if a party's performance is "impeded" by an unforeseeable and unavoidable event beyond their control, they may be excused from liability for damages, but they are not automatically entitled to cancellation of the contract. The party may only suspend performance of the contract until the obstacle has been removed.

Under the CISG, a Claim for Impediment Only Entitles a Party