Under trade terms DES Tokyo, the seller is obligated to pay the cost of transport and insurance, and the buyer pays for the unloading of the ship and customs clearance.

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DES (Delivered Ex Ship) terms require the seller to pay for the cost of transport and insurance until the goods are unloaded at the port of destination. The buyer is responsible for the unloading of the ship and customs clearance.

Under Trade Terms DES Tokyo, the Seller Is Obligated to Pay