52.247-40 — Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.247-40 — Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.247-40 Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation. 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)
Compliance Checklist
- (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.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR 52.247-40 (Ex Dock, Pier, or Warehouse, Port of Importation.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.
FAR 52.247-40 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.247-40 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.