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title: What does FCA mean, and what is included in my contract price?
description: When checking out online, the default Incoterm on your contract is FCA. FCA covers transport and insurance from the origin, customs clearance into the country of destination, in-housing fees, and rele
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# What does FCA mean, and what is included in my contract price?

**FCA (Free Carrier)** is Algrano’s default Incoterm for all our contract terms. It means the coffee is fully imported, customs-cleared, and ready for pickup at our destination warehouse.

**What is included in the base price:**

- Transport and freight insurance from origin
- Destination customs clearance
- Warehouse intake and in-housing fees
- Your first free release

**Additional costs to budget for (billed separately):**

- **Road Transport:** Delivery from the destination warehouse to your roastery.
- **Extended Storage:** Free for the first month; billed per kg/day after 30 days.
- **Extra Releases:** Additional release fees apply if you split your contract into multiple deliveries.
- **Financing:** Applicable only if you select flexible payment terms at checkout(Payment upon release).

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