Ex Works: the buyer collects the goods at the seller’s premises and pays for everything after that.
EXW is the least work for the seller, but in India the exporter still has to file the shipping bill, so FCA is often more practical.
Related terms
- FCA — Free Carrier: the seller hands export-cleared goods to the buyer’s carrier at a named place.
- Incoterms — Eleven standard trade terms (2020 edition) that say who pays for what and when risk passes.