DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Explained

A DDP quote means the seller covers all costs until goods are delivered to your destination. This includes:

1. Product costs
2. Freight to the destination port or airport
3. Customs clearance charges and import tariffs
4. Final delivery fees (by courier or truck from the port to your specified address)

When you provide product specifications, quantity, destination, and shipping method – and no changes are made later – you pay the agreed amount upfront with no surprise fees.

Benefits of DDP for Buyers

1. Save Time & Effort – No need to find and manage freight agents. Focus on product development and marketing instead.
2. No Customs Complexity – Avoid navigating complex customs rules or unexpected tariff changes that could raise costs.
3. End-to-End Service – No need to arrange final-mile delivery with local couriers or trucking companies
4. Faster Transit Times – Sellers work directly with logistics partners to streamline booking, customs, tax payment, and warehouse dispatch
5. Lower Risk – Unlike EXW terms, the seller bears the risk until you receive the goods in good condition. If products are lost or damaged during transit, you can request a replacement at the seller’s expense.

Case studies of DDP ocean freight door-to-door delivery of products

Case studies of DDP air freight door-to-door delivery of products

Case studies of DDP rail transport door-to-door delivery of products

What DDP Demands from Sellers

1. Strong Quality Control – Must ensure product reliability. Defective items require sellers to cover both product and shipping costs for replacements
2. Reliable Logistics Partners – Sellers need trusted freight forwarders skilled in customs clearance and final-mile delivery.
3. Shipping Expertise – In-depth knowledge of air, sea, rail, and truck options to offer timely and cost-effective solutions.

Shenzhen Borwoo Packaging Co., Ltd.: Your Global Packaging Partner

As an experienced custom packaging manufacturer in international trade, we provide DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) quotes for the United States, Canada, Australia, the UAE, and most European countries, offering true door-to-door pricing for your products.

If you have your own freight forwarders and shipping channels, we’re equally prepared to provide EXW (Ex-Works) quotes. Should you require other trade terms for your custom packaging procurement, we can accommodate those as well.

We offer:

DDP service to major markets worldwide

EXW quotes for clients with established logistics

Flexible trade terms tailored to your needs

Contact us today to discuss your project – we’ll ensure your custom packaging sourcing is seamless and successful.