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4-4.4 Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss

The title to products passes to the Postal Service upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Postal Service takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier transfer of title.

Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage remains with the supplier until:

  • Delivery of the products to a Carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin.
  • Acceptance by the Postal Service or delivery to the Postal Service at the destination specified in the contract, whichever is later, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

This does not apply to products that are rejected. The risk of loss of, or damage to, rejected products remains with the supplier until correction or acceptance. Additional information on f.o.b. origin and destination can be found in Section 4-2, Shipping.




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