### Question
How is the "F.O.B." defined?


### Answer
The term **F.O.B.** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 3332* as follows -

> free on board, regardless of the mode of transportation, at the point of direct shipment by the seller to the buyer

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3332*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

