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China pickup & export
Confirm supplier collection, cargo preparation, export documents and the international transport included in the quotation.
Discuss origin collectionDDP SHIPPING
DDP shipping from China.
Confirm the duty-paid scope.
Connect collection, international freight and final delivery under a reviewed DDP plan. Confirm the seller's import arrangements, destination duties and taxes, and the named delivery place before booking.
Request a DDP shipping quoteDDP SHIPPING SCOPE
Agree the delivery place and the DDP responsibilities.
02 / SCOPE
Destination import arrangements
Check how import formalities and applicable duties and taxes will be handled. DDP feasibility depends on destination requirements and suitable importer arrangements.
Review import coordination03 / SCOPE
Named-place delivery
State the exact receiving address, appointment and unloading facilities. DDP delivery is ready for unloading; additional unloading work needs an agreed scope.
Discuss final deliveryWORK SCOPE & CHARGES
Make the DDP quote inclusions visible.
Origin & international transport
Identify collection, warehouse work, export handling and the main freight leg. Compare the same cargo and routing when reviewing DDP shipping costs.
Review origin and freight charges
Import clearance, duties & taxes
Ask which destination charges are included and how the import arrangements will work. Clarify any assumptions about product classification, shipment value and tax handling.
Review destination inclusions
Delivery & conditional charges
Confirm final-mile delivery, appointment rules and included waiting time. Storage, inspection, re-delivery and special unloading may add charges when their conditions occur.
Confirm delivery exceptionsDDP SHIPPING PROCESS
Confirm the import plan before cargo collection.
Review the shipment
Share the goods, value, packed measurements, pickup point, delivery address and proposed sales terms.
Confirm DDP feasibility
Review destination import arrangements and identify the charges and tasks covered by the quotation.
Prepare & transport
Agree collection, export documents and the booked freight movement. Keep shipment information consistent.
Clear & deliver
Coordinate the agreed import handling and final delivery. Confirm the receiving appointment and unloading responsibilities.
PLAN THE SERVICE HANDOVERS
Plan the full DDP handover, including import release.
| Service stage | What can affect progress | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Shipment review | Product details, value and destination requirements | Complete cargo brief and named place |
| Import arrangements | Importer suitability and document responsibilities | Written clearance and tax-handling scope |
| Origin & main freight | Supplier readiness, cut-offs and booked route | Collection and transport milestones |
| Destination release | Authority checks and any information requests | Contact able to provide import information |
| Door delivery | Access, receiving slots and unloading facilities | Address, appointment and receiving contact |
A DDP quote does not remove customs checks or guarantee a delivery date. Review the sales term and the separately agreed forwarding scope together.
PREPARE THE SERVICE BRIEF
Prepare the details before work begins.
Product & Value
Provide accurate product descriptions, quantities and commercial values. Declare special contents and product restrictions before the quote is prepared.
Named Delivery Place
Give the complete destination address and receiving details. State appointment requirements, access restrictions and unloading facilities.
Importer Arrangements
Confirm the parties responsible for destination formalities. Check DDP feasibility for the country and product before agreeing the sales term.
Written Inclusions
Review freight, destination handling, duties, taxes and final delivery in writing. Confirm insurance and unloading separately.
CARGO PREPARATION & RECORDS
Prepare supplier cargo before the DDP journey.
Bring pickup, packing checks and consolidation into the same collection plan. Consistent cargo counts and document details support the export and import handovers. Warehouse handling and labeling should be specified before work starts.
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COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PREPARATION
Review requirements for the receiving country.
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EUROPE
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DDP shipping questions, answered.
Start with the actual goods, service scope and responsible parties.
Does DDP shipping make the forwarder responsible for the seller’s sales contract?
DDP describes responsibilities between seller and buyer. The forwarder performs the logistics services agreed with its customer; it does not automatically replace the seller in the sales contract. Confirm both the named delivery place and the forwarding scope.
Are import duties and taxes part of DDP shipping?
Under DDP the seller handles import formalities and applicable import duties and taxes. Before booking, confirm how the destination arrangements will work and which charges the quotation covers. Destination rules can affect whether the proposed DDP arrangement is workable.
Does DDP include unloading at my warehouse?
DDP delivery is ready for unloading at the named place. The buyer normally handles unloading. If unloading equipment or additional receiving work is required, describe it in advance and confirm the scope and cost separately.
What do I need for a DDP freight quote from China?
Send the product, commercial value, package count, dimensions, weight, supplier address, destination address and ready date. Include any special contents and the proposed importer arrangements. Ask for written inclusions and conditional charges before booking.
DDP SHIPPING ENQUIRY
Request a DDP delivery review.
Share the cargo, value, pickup point and named delivery place. Add your proposed import arrangements and the required receiving date.
DDP feasibility, tax handling, insurance and unloading need to be confirmed for the actual shipment.