Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is one of the Incoterms. It means the seller delivers the goods to the buyer at the named place of destination and bears all risks and costs of bringing the goods to that destination, including handling import customs clearance and paying duties, taxes, and other charges. Usage scenarios: suitable when the seller wishes to provide the most comprehensive service, especially when the buyer lacks import experience or wants to simplify the process. Precautions: the seller must understand the import country's regulations and taxes and bears greater risk; if the seller cannot directly handle import customs clearance, DDP should be avoided. Differences from other terms: compared with DAP (Delivered at Place), under DDP the seller is also responsible for import customs clearance and paying duties and taxes; compared with CIF, FOB, etc., DDP places the greatest responsibility on the seller and the least on the buyer.
📝 Examples
1. We agree to trade on DDP terms, with the seller responsible for delivering the goods to New York and paying all import duties and taxes. (Note: the seller bears all import costs and responsibilities)
2. Since the buyer does not have import qualifications, we recommend using DDP terms, with us handling import customs clearance and door-to-door delivery. (Note: DDP is suitable when the buyer cannot handle customs clearance itself)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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