DDP or Delivery Duty Paid shipping is when the seller pays all transportation fees and duties until the goods reach the buyer. This helps protect buyers from extra costs or fraud.
With DDP shipping, sellers remain liable until delivery is complete. This motivates them to choose reliable carriers and delivery routes. Buyers can trust their orders will arrive safely without added fees.
Sellers pay for shipping, import/export duties, taxes, insurance, and any damages or delays. Prices depend on product type, shipping method and destination country.
DDP shipping appeals to buyers but can cut into profit margins. Evaluate all potential costs before offering it. A fulfillment provider can help reduce DDP expenses.
Fulfillment centers with worldwide locations can consolidate orders, store inventory and negotiate better shipping rates. This makes DDP delivery more affordable for merchants.
The main stages are: seller brings package to carrier, package shipped internationally, seller pays destination duties/taxes, product delivered and buyer assumes responsibility.
Besides basic shipping costs, sellers can incur customs clearance fees, import/export taxes, VAT, damage claims, insurance costs, storage fees due to delays.
