Abstract:In the context of international sale of goods contract disputes, dispute resolution fees have accounted for an unneglectable part of the whole case input. Therefore, whether or not the dispute resolution fees are recoverable under CISG has become of both theoretical and practical value. As a result of different understandings over CISG’s legislative intent and interpretation method, there exist different approaches as to the above-mentioned issue. This article votes for the recoverability of disputes resolution fees as damages under CISG. It fits for uniform application of CISG, which is valued by the convention. Inspired by ex-territorial CISG legal practices, the author proposes four suggestions respectively. Firstly, it is wise to clarify the dispute resolution fees as recoverable loss through contracts by party autonomy. Secondly, it is necessary to make clear the legal basis for dispute resolution fees allocation. Thirdly, it is required to apply and interpret CISG in accordance with its legislative intent and spirit. Fourthly, it is suggested to amend and specify domestic legal principle on dispute resolution fees allocation for sake of unification between international law and domestic law.