Incoterms & Delivery

FOB Rebar Supply from Germany

Q: What grades and diameters are available FOB?

B500B straight bars 8–40 mm, B500A coil 6–16 mm, mesh per DIN 488-4, cut-and-bent reinforcement, and B500C seismic grade on request.

Q: How is FOB price quoted?

FOB steel is typically quoted in EUR per metric tonne, using kg/m = d²(mm) × 0.00617 for bar weight, itemised by diameter and product type.

FOB rebar supply from Germany puts DIN 488 / EN 10080 B500B reinforcing steel on board the vessel at a German or North European loading port — with all export formalities cleared, original EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates, and Certificate of Origin included. Risk and freight transfer to the buyer once the goods cross the ship’s rail.

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DIN 488 · EN 10080 FOB German port EN 10204 3.1 MTCs

What FOB Means for Rebar Buyers

Under Incoterms 2020 FOB (Free on Board), the seller — Steel Rebar Germany — delivers the reinforcing steel on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the agreed loading port. Export customs clearance, export duties, and all costs up to and including loading are borne by the seller. Once the goods are on board, risk transfers to the buyer, who then arranges and pays for sea freight, marine insurance, and import clearance at the destination port.

FOB is commonly preferred by buyers who have established freight-forwarding relationships, who consolidate multiple commodity purchases in a single container, or who work with commodity trading structures that require FOB pricing for back-to-back sales. It gives the buyer maximum control over the ocean leg while relieving them of all pre-shipment logistics complexity.

FOB Rebar Supply: What Is Included

Steel Rebar Germany’s FOB rebar supply covers:

Mill production to the agreed grade and diameter: B500B bars (8–40 mm), B500A coil (6–16 mm), mesh per DIN 488-4, or cut-and-bent shapes to BS 8666 / DIN 488 codes
Third-party inspection and issuance of EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates — recording heat number, chemical composition, ReH (≥ 500 MPa for B500B), k-value (≥ 1.08), and Agt (≥ 5.0%)
Seaworthy packing: approximately 2-tonne bundles, wire-bound, with dunnage; bundled for container (20 ft or 40 ft) or break-bulk vessel
Export customs clearance from Germany, including EUR.1 Certificate of Origin for preferential customs treatment in destination countries with EU trade agreements
Delivery to the loading port and loading on board the buyer’s nominated vessel
Provision of shipping documents: packing list, commercial invoice, MTC originals, CoO — handed over at the point of loading

FOB vs. Other Incoterms for Steel

Choosing the right Incoterm affects cost, risk allocation, and documentation requirements.

Incoterm	Seller’s Responsibility	Buyer’s Responsibility	Typical Use
FOB	Export clearance + load on vessel	Sea freight, insurance, import	Buyers with own freight arrangements
CIF	Export + freight + insurance to port	Import clearance + inland delivery	Buyers preferring delivered-to-port pricing
CFR	Export + sea freight to port	Insurance + import + inland	Buyers who self-insure
EXW	Make available at works	All transport, export, import	Buyers with full logistics control
DAP	All to named place (unloaded)	Import duties only	Buyers wanting door-to-site delivery

We supply rebar on FOB, CIF, CFR, and EXW terms. See our CIF rebar supply page for buyers who prefer cost, insurance, and freight included to destination port.

Loading Ports for FOB Rebar from Germany

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Hamburg (HHG)

Germany’s primary deep-sea container port. Extensive weekly services to all major global trades — Middle East, East Africa, South-East Asia, Americas.

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Bremen / Bremerhaven

Flexible container and break-bulk facilities well-suited to heavy steel cargoes, with direct services to West Africa and the Atlantic trades.

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Antwerp / Rotterdam

North European hub ports accessible from Germany by inland barge or road; offer the widest range of carrier options for FOB steel cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions — FOB Rebar Supply from Germany

What documents are provided under FOB rebar supply?

Under FOB terms, Steel Rebar Germany provides: EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates (originals), Certificate of Origin (EUR.1 or Chamber of Commerce form), commercial invoice, packing list with bundle weights and dimensions, and a mate’s receipt / on-board Bill of Lading notation. The sea Bill of Lading is typically issued by the buyer’s nominated freight forwarder.

Can I nominate any vessel or freight forwarder?

Yes. Under FOB Incoterms 2020, the buyer nominates the vessel and freight forwarder. We co-ordinate with the nominated agent for booking confirmation, delivery to port, and cut-off deadlines. Please ensure the vessel nomination reaches us with sufficient lead time before the port’s cargo cut-off.

Is marine insurance included in FOB pricing?

No — under FOB, marine insurance is the buyer’s responsibility from the point of loading on board. Buyers are strongly advised to arrange cargo insurance (typically on Institute Cargo Clauses A terms) for the ocean leg. If you prefer the seller to arrange insurance, consider our CIF supply option.

What grades and diameters are available FOB?

All standard grades and diameters are available FOB: B500B straight bars 8–40 mm, B500A coil 6–16 mm, mesh panels per DIN 488-4, and cut-and-bent reinforcement to BS 8666 / DIN 488 shape codes. B500C seismic grade is available on request.

How is FOB price quoted — per tonne or per kg?

FOB steel is typically quoted in EUR per metric tonne (1,000 kg), basis the weight formula kg/m = d²(mm) × 0.00617 for bar weight, plus any cut-and-bend fabrication premium. We quote on an itemised basis by diameter and product type so the buyer can verify the take-off against their bar schedule.

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