What does DDP stand for?

DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid, an Incoterms rule. The seller takes on all costs and risks of bringing the goods to the agreed destination, including transport, export and import duties, customs clearance and insurance. It places the maximum obligation on the seller.

DDP vs DAP

DDP goes further than DAP (Delivered at Place): under DAP the buyer clears the goods and pays the import duties, while under DDP the seller covers those too. DDP is attractive to buyers who want a landed, all-in price with no customs surprises, and it puts the customs and duty burden on the seller and their carrier.

What DDP means for the carrier

For the haulier, a DDP shipment means the seller or their forwarder arranges and pays for the whole road movement, including tolls and duties, so an accurate delivered cost matters. In the Planner Module from IMPARGO the route, per-country toll and full tour cost are calculated before the order is accepted, so a DDP quote reflects the real cost of getting the goods to the door.