FAR 52.247-40 Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation

Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version

Facts

Citation
FAR 52.247-40
Type
Clause
Current version
April 1984
Prescribed in
FAR 47.303-12(c)
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 47.303-12(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is ex dock, pier, or warehouse, port of importation:

Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation (Apr 1984)

(a) The term "ex dock, pier, or warehouse, port of importation," as used in this clause, means free of expense to the Government delivered on the designated dock or pier or in the warehouse at the specified port of importation.

(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;

(2)

(i) Deliver shipment in good order and condition; and

(ii) Pay and bear all charges up to the point of delivery specified in the contract, including transportation costs; export, import, or other fees or taxes; costs of wharfage and landing, if any; customs duties; and costs of certificates of origin, consular invoices, or other documents that may be required for exportation or importation; and

(3) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before delivery of the shipment to the point of delivery specified in the contract.

(End of clause)

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 91 FR 59584 · FAR Case 2026-011, Docket No. FAR-2026-0011, Sequence No. 1 Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found

Quick answers

What is FAR 52.247-40?

FAR 52.247-40 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation".

What is the current version of FAR 52.247-40?

The current version is dated April 1984.

Where is FAR 52.247-40 prescribed?

It is prescribed in FAR 47.303-12(c), Ex dock, pier, or warehouse, port of importation.

Are changes to FAR 52.247-40 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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