What Is DDP Shipping From China

DDP shipping from China means shipping the goods from China to the destination without the buyer paying any additional customs clearance fees. This shipping method is especially useful for businesses looking to reduce international shipping costs. DDP shipping makes it easier for buyers to accurately calculate shipping costs and ensure they are not overpaying for customs clearance fees. This shipping method also helps businesses save time as they don’t have to worry about dealing with customs paperwork and delays.

DDP shipping is a new type of service offered by freight forwarders. It is the abbreviation for Delivery Duty Paid. This means that once the goods are delivered, the consignee is responsible for clearing customs and paying any taxes and duties.

Division Of Main Responsibilities Of DDP Shipping From China

Seller Responsibilities:

EXW (EX Works) represents the seller’s minimum obligations, and DDP represents the maximum obligations. All responsibilities, costs and risks shall be borne by the seller.
As mentioned above, the seller (exporter) is responsible for all costs involved in shipping the goods to the named destination and clearing customs in the importing country.
Sellers may also need to obtain import licenses, permits or specific payment methods and customs. If the seller is unable to obtain an import license, DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid) should be used instead of DDP (Delivery Duty Paid).

• Packaging and labeling of goods.

• Inland transportation within China.

• Export customs clearance.

• International Transport.

• Import customs clearance in destination country.

• Pay import duties and taxes.

• Final delivery to designated location.

Buyer Responsibilities:

• Receiving goods.

Who Pays Customs For DDP?

Under DDP terms, all import duties and taxes are paid by the seller. This means that the seller not only needs to handle all the logistics of the goods from origin to destination, but also needs to pay all import-related fees in the destination country, including customs duties and value-added tax (VAT). This clause greatly simplifies the buyer’s responsibilities, allowing them to simply take delivery of the goods without having to worry about the complexities and fees of import clearance.

DDP Shipping Operation Process From China

1. Confirm order and contract
   The buyer and seller agree on the terms of the DDP and sign a contract to clarify their respective responsibilities and fees. The seller needs to know the buyer’s specific requirements, including delivery location and time.

2. Prepare goods
   The seller prepares the goods, including proper packaging and labeling, to ensure that the goods comply with the import requirements of the destination country.

3. China domestic transportation and export customs clearance
   The seller arranges transportation of the goods to a Chinese port or airport and handles all export clearance procedures, including submitting necessary documents and paying relevant fees.

4. International shipping
   Goods are transported from China to the destination country by sea, air or rail. The seller chooses the most appropriate shipping method to ensure safe and timely arrival of the goods.

5. Import customs clearance in the destination country
   After the goods arrive in the destination country, the seller is responsible for the import customs clearance procedures. This includes submitting necessary documentation, paying import duties and taxes, and ensuring the shipment complies with local regulations.

6. Final delivery
   After customs clearance is completed, the seller arranges for the transportation of the goods to the buyer’s designated location, usually a warehouse, factory or store.

What Are The Methods For DDP Shipping From China?

As with normal modes of transportation, it is mainly sea freight, air freight and railway transportation.

Air Freight DDP Shipping From China

DDP air freight is a new way to transport goods from China to international destinations. This is a cost-effective and time-saving option for both suppliers and buyers. DDP Air Freight is the abbreviation of “Delivered Duty Paid”, which means the seller will bear all duties and taxes at the destination.

DPP air freight is one of the most popular transportation methods in China. Once the goods arrive at our warehouse, they will be arranged to a nearby international airport and then transported to the final destination by air freight. This can be done through freight forwarders in Hong Kong and China such as Basenton Logistics, who are responsible for:

Arrange export clearance at the departure airport (such as Shanghai or Hong Kong)
Arrange import customs clearance at the arrival airport (e.g. JFK Airport in New York, FRA Airport in Frankfurt, etc.)
Deliver goods to warehouses near the airport
Ship it to the end customer via domestic express

Now there is an emerging logistics model. In the existing international logistics model, freight and delivery are separated. Most international express companies (such as DHL, FEDEX, UPS) provide all-inclusive services with high fees. But if the process can be broken down and handed over to local express companies (such as SF/TNT/UPS), the cost can be greatly reduced.

Sea Freight DDP Shipping From China

Ocean DDP shipping is the most economical and flexible way to transport goods.

DDP Shipping involves several different shipping companies. Ocean shipping requires shipping companies to transport goods from one country to another, so door-to-door delivery services in various countries are facilitated through express companies such as UPS or FedEx.

The next step is customs clearance. In order to ship goods internationally, they must be cleared through customs in both countries. This is a complex process involving many people, but it is necessary in order to comply with international law and support the free flow of trade across borders.

Next are duties and other fees. Since the United States imposes duties on imported goods, additional charges must be paid before the goods can be delivered.

However, despite these additional costs, sea freight remains the most cost-effective mode of transportation, primarily because it takes advantage of economies of scale.

Rail Freight DDP Shipping From China

In DDP Rail Freight, e-commerce sellers are not required to provide any vouchers, VAT or EORI numbers. Customs declaration documents are actually all handled by Basenton Logistics, and the taxes and fees on them are determined by us. All you have to do is fill out the customs documents with your business account information. Once the product is in the FBA warehouse, it is ready for sale.

There are still many factors to consider when shipping goods, including transit time, cost and customer preferences. Rail shipping from China to Europe is a fast, efficient and affordable shipping method for e-commerce buyers or sellers. No additional cost.