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Import Export Contract
Free import/export contract template for an international sale of goods between a buyer and seller in different countries.
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This free import export contract covers 1. Goods, 2. Incoterms, 3. Payment Terms, 4. Documentation, 5. Inspection with 14 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Import Export Contract
Seller (Exporter): [Name, Country] · Buyer (Importer): [Name, Country] · Date: [Date]
1. Goods
Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to purchase: [Description, quantity, specifications], for a total price of [Amount], in [Currency].
2. Incoterms
Delivery terms: [Incoterm, e.g. FOB, CIF, DDP] [Named Port/Place], per Incoterms [Year edition].
3. Payment Terms
[ ] Letter of credit, issued by Buyer's bank, confirmed by [Bank], per the terms in Exhibit A. [ ] [Other terms — advance payment, payment against documents, open account.]
4. Documentation
Seller will provide: [commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, certificate of origin, and any required export licenses/certificates].
5. Inspection
[State whether Buyer may inspect goods before shipment, and the process for rejecting non-conforming goods.]
6. Customs and Duties
Seller is responsible for export clearance in [Seller's Country]. Buyer is responsible for import clearance, duties, and taxes in [Buyer's Country], unless the Incoterm specifies otherwise.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by [Jurisdiction/CISG, if applicable], and disputes will be resolved by [Arbitration under [Rules] / courts of [Jurisdiction]].
Seller: ______________________ Date: ____________ Buyer: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Specifying the exact Incoterm and its edition year (Section 2) matters enormously — it determines precisely where risk and cost responsibility transfer from seller to buyer, and vague or missing Incoterms are a leading cause of international trade disputes.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Goods, 2. Incoterms, 3. Payment Terms, 4. Documentation, 5. Inspection, 6. Customs and Duties, …
- 14 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this import export contract template really free?
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What does this import export contract cover?
This business template includes 1. Goods, 2. Incoterms, 3. Payment Terms, 4. Documentation. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a general-purpose starting structure, not advice for your specific situation. Business agreements can hinge on details — state of formation, industry-specific regulation, how a dispute would actually play out — that a template can't account for. Have a business attorney review anything that involves real money or real risk before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 14 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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