Core Difference
- DDP: Seller covers all costs including customs and duties. Buyer just receives goods.
- DDU: Seller covers freight. Buyer handles customs and pays duties.
Which One to Choose?
- DDP: Seller handles customs and duties. Best for FBA and B2B door-to-door. Advantage: customer saves hassle. Risk: must understand destination duties accurately.
- DDU: Buyer handles customs. Best when buyer has own clearance capability. Advantage: lower quoted price. Risk: buyer may reject cargo due to clearance issues.
Why More Chinese Exporters Choose DDP
- Customers wait for delivery only — higher conversion rate
- Accurate total cost calculation — avoids disputes over destination charges
- Professional forwarders handle complex taxes like EU VAT deferral and Australian GST
3 Questions to Ask Your Forwarder
- Does the quote include duties and VAT?
- Will you provide official customs receipts?
- Do you have your own or partner customs brokers?