Sourcing glossary
DDP
Also known as: Delivered Duty Paid
An Incoterm under which the seller delivers goods to the buyer's named address, cleared for import with duties and taxes paid; the seller carries all costs and risk until delivery.
DDP is the most convenient term for the buyer and the most demanding for the seller. With China shipments, DDP is often offered by freight forwarders who act as importer of record — confirm who is named on the customs entry and whether the goods are declared at the correct value.
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