Commercial scope guide
DDP Shipping from China
DDP means Delivered Duty Paid. Under Incoterms® 2020, the seller arranges delivery to the named destination and is responsible for import clearance, duties and applicable import taxes. BiaoJu coordinates the agreed logistics services for the seller; the sales contract and logistics quotation serve different purposes.
DDP explanation updated: 15 September 2026. General information, not customs, tax or legal advice.What to ask the quote to include
Request a line-by-line scope for origin pickup, export handling, main transport, customs filing, duties, taxes, inspections, storage, delivery and exception charges.
Importer and compliance responsibilities
Ask who is named in the import process, who supplies product information and who is responsible for classification, valuation and regulatory evidence. Obtain qualified advice where needed.
Events that can change the total
Customs exams, inaccurate dimensions, reclassification, remote delivery, address correction, storage, returns and prohibited-product findings can create costs outside a base quote unless addressed.
Compare proposals on the same basis
Use the same shipment data and inclusion checklist for every provider. Review validity dates, currencies, chargeable-weight rules, tax treatment and excluded events before comparing the headline total.
Questions to confirm before booking
These answers are planning guidance. The dated proposal and signed agreement define the actual service scope.
What should a DDP shipping proposal from China include?
Ask for the origin handling, transport, customs and importer assumptions, duties and tax treatment, delivery scope, chargeable-weight basis, exclusions, validity period and owner for exception events. Use the same shipment facts when comparing providers.
Does DDP mean every charge or customs outcome is guaranteed?
No. The written agreement and dated proposal define the actual commercial scope. Product classification, declared value, inspections, address changes, storage, remote delivery and missing documents can change the outcome or create charges that must be addressed in advance.