RECEIVING GOODS AND SHIPPING TERMS

• 1.0 Purpose
• 2.0 Policy
• 3.0 Definitions
• 4.0 References
• 5.0 Approvals and Revisions

1.0 Purpose

This policy describes how departments who receive goods without the services of one of the University's designated receiving areas should handle goods and shipping terms.

2.0 Policy [Top]

Many departments receive goods directly without the services of one of the University's designated receiving areas. It is the department's responsibility to open, inspect, and test the items received in a timely manner.

Procedure 7-8 outlines the specific steps to follow if various kinds of problems are encountered.

For additional information or for specific help, contact Procurement Services Customer Service Representative.

Shipping Terms and Responsibilities

Free on Board Shipping Point

Category	Initially Pays Freight Charges	Ultimately Pays Freight Charges	Owns Goods In Transit	Files Claims
Freight Prepaid	Seller	Seller	Buyer	Buyer
Freight PrePaid and Added	Seller	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer

Free on Board Destination

Category	Initially Pays Freight Charges	Ultimately Pays Freight Charges	Owns Goods In Transit	Files Claims
Freight Prepaid	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Freight PrePaid and Added	Seller	Buyer	Seller	Seller

 

3.0 Definitions [Top]

4.0 References [Top]

5.0 Approvals and Revisions [Top]