Shipping
LAST UPDATED: August 25, 2025
Spectra will arrange for shipment of Hardware, Parts, Accessories and Spectra Certified Media and will select the method of transportation and the carrier, in its reasonable discretion, unless Customer, Reseller or Distributor (“Buyer”) notifies Spectra in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled shipment date that Buyer elects to use its own carrier.
Regardless of which party arranges for shipping, Buyer is responsible for all transportation fees as well as customs clearance in the destination country and any customs fees, duties and taxes and shipping insurance (collectively, “Freight Fees”). Freight Fees are not included in the prices for the Spectra Products and will be displayed as a separate line item on the Quote and invoice. The estimated Freight Fees may be included on the Quote; the applicable Freight Fees will be calculated on the date of shipment and included on the invoice.
Shipping terms are based on INCOTERMS 2020.
SHIPPING TERMS
SPECTRA ARRANGES SHIPPING
Unless otherwise agreed by Spectra and Buyer in the Quote, the following shipping terms will apply if Spectra arranges shipping. Buyer must provide Spectra with all information needed for the shipment of Spectra Products at least two (2) business days prior to the date of shipment.
- For shipments within the United States: CPT with the Delivery Point at Origin (Spectra’s facility in Boulder, CO) and Destination at Customer’s location. Delivery occurs when Spectra delivers the Spectra Products to the carrier at the Delivery Point.
- For shipments to Australia, Canada, EU (excluding Switzerland) and UK: DDP Customer’s location but with VAT deferred, where applicable. Delivery occurs when the Spectra Products are delivered to Customer’s location.
- For shipments to Switzerland and all other destinations not listed above: DAP Customer’s location. Delivery occurs when the Spectra Products are delivered to Customer’s location after Buyer has arranged for import customs clearance including payment of duties, taxes and other related costs.
BUYER ARRANGES SHIPPING
FCA Origin (Spectra’s facility in Boulder, CO). Delivery occurs when Buyer’s carrier picks up the Spectra Products from Spectra’s facility in Boulder, CO.
Buyer is responsible for coordinating with the designated carrier and ensuring timely pickup consistent with Spectra’s shipping schedule. Buyer must provide Spectra with all information needed for the shipment of Spectra Products at least five (5) business days prior to the date of pickup.