International Trade23 January 2026

Incoterms 2026: the official reference is still Incoterms 2020

In 2026, the official ICC reference remains Incoterms 2020 unless a formal update is published. What your contracts should really check.

Samuel HAYOT
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Incoterms 2026: the official reference is still Incoterms 2020

Updated March 2026 - The official ICC reference remains Incoterms 2020. Businesses should focus on correct term selection and contract use, not on imaginary annual versions.

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Main point

The key issue is correct use of the rule, not the year typed into a search bar.

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Conclusion

Correct Incoterm use is a contract, logistics and risk-allocation topic all at once.

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Article written by Samuel HAYOT

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