DDP Incoterms 2020 — Delivered Duty Paid
The seller delivers to your door with duties paid — the maximum seller obligation.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
Any mode of transportWhat it means for the buyer
The seller delivers to your door with duties paid — the maximum seller obligation.
Supply chain & cost split
SellerBuyer
- 1Export packagingS
- 2Loading at originS
- 3Pre-carriageS
- 4Export clearanceS
- 5Origin terminal (THC)S
- 6Main carriageS
- 7InsuranceS
- 8Destination terminal (THC)S
- 9Import clearanceS
- 10Delivery & unloadingS
Seller paysBuyer paysRisk passes to buyer
Where the risk transfers
On arrival at the named destination, ready for unloading, with import duties cleared by the seller.
Who pays for what
| Supply-chain stage | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Export packagingPacking and marking the goods for international transport. | Seller |
| Loading at originLoading the goods onto the first vehicle at the seller's premises. | Seller |
| Pre-carriageInland transport to the terminal or port of departure. | Seller |
| Export clearanceExport customs formalities and duties in the origin country. | Seller |
| Origin terminal (THC)Terminal handling charges at the port or terminal of departure. | Seller |
| Main carriageThe main international leg — ocean freight or air / road carriage. | Seller |
| InsuranceCargo insurance covering the main carriage. | Seller |
| Destination terminal (THC)Terminal handling charges at the arrival port or terminal. | Seller |
| Import clearanceImport customs clearance, duties and taxes at destination. | Seller |
| Delivery & unloadingOnward delivery to the final point and unloading. | Seller |
Frequently asked questions
- Who pays for the main freight under DDP?
- Under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) the seller books and pays the main carriage to the agreed destination.
- When does risk transfer under DDP?
- On arrival at the named destination, ready for unloading, with import duties cleared by the seller.
- Is DDP suitable for air or container shipments?
- Yes. DDP works for any mode of transport — air, road, rail and containerised sea freight.
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