DDP: Delivered Duty Paid
By Mohamed Omer, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Mooventory Global · Any mode
The seller handles everything, including import clearance and duties, up to the buyer's door.
Where risk transfers
At the named destination, ready for unloading.
Seller pays
- Export and import clearance
- All transport
- Import duties and taxes
Buyer pays
- Unloading
When to use DDP
Buyers who want a single landed price with no customs exposure.
Watch out for
The seller must be able to act as importer of record. VAT recovery may be lost, and 'DDP' quotes can hide markups.
DDP for Africa trade
Many Africa-bound DDP offers are consolidator door-to-door services. Ask who is importer of record before paying.
Other Incoterms
Sources
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Incoterms® 2020 rules. Incoterms® 2020 remain the current ICC edition in force.