FAR 52.247-38 F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Feb 2006 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-38
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- February 2006
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.303-10(c)
- Last amended
- 71 FR 200 Effective Feb 2, 2006
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 47.303-10(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. inland carrier, point of exportation:
F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation (Feb 2006)
(a) The term "f.o.b. inland carrier, point of exportation," as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government, on board the conveyance of the inland carrier, delivered to the specified point of exportation.
(b) The Contractor shall-
(1)
(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or
(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment for ocean transportation in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation charge;
(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading or other transportation receipt;
(3)
(i) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition in or on the conveyance of the carrier on the date or within the period specified; and
(ii) Pay and bear all applicable charges, including transportation costs, to the point of delivery specified in the contract;
(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery of the shipment to the point of delivery in the contract; and
(5) At the Government’s request and expense, assist in obtaining the documents required for-
(i) Exportation; or
(ii) Importation at destination.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Transportation: Standard Industry Practices |
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.247-38?
FAR 52.247-38 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "F.o.b. Inland Carrier, Point of Exportation".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-38?
The current version is dated February 2006.
Where is FAR 52.247-38 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.303-10(c), F.o.b. inland carrier, point of exportation.
When was FAR 52.247-38 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Transportation: Standard Industry Practices" (71 FR 200), published Jan 3, 2006 and effective Feb 2, 2006.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-38 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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