01Discuss delivery with import clearance and applicable import duties and taxes allocated to the seller under DDP. Confirm the lawful importer arrangement, destination requirements and quoted inclusions before booking.
Explore DDP shippingDOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPPING
Door-to-door shipping
from China.
Plan the shipment from your supplier in China to the agreed delivery address. VG Shipping helps coordinate pickup, freight and destination handover, with DDP or DAP responsibilities agreed before booking.
Request a door-to-door quoteDDP AND DAP RESPONSIBILITIES
DDP vs DAP: agree who handles each step.
DDP and DAP both cover delivery to a named destination. The main difference is who handles import clearance and pays import duties and taxes. Confirm the named place and the applicable Incoterms® version in the sales contract.
| Shipment stage | DDP — Delivered Duty Paid | DAP — Delivered at Place |
|---|---|---|
| Origin and main transport | Seller arranges transport and export clearance. | Seller arranges transport and export clearance. |
| Import clearance | Seller is responsible for import clearance. | Buyer is responsible for import clearance. |
| Import duties and taxes | Seller pays applicable import duties and taxes. | Buyer pays applicable import duties and taxes. |
| Delivery and risk transfer | At the named destination, on the arriving vehicle, ready for unloading. | At the named destination, on the arriving vehicle, ready for unloading. |
| Unloading at destination | Normally the buyer’s responsibility; confirm handling arrangements. | Normally the buyer’s responsibility; confirm handling arrangements. |
This is a general Incoterms® 2020 summary, not a substitute for your contract or local customs advice. Confirm importer eligibility, tax treatment and the forwarding quotation separately. DDP availability must be checked for the destination.
DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE OPTIONS
Choose the delivery term. Plan each handover.
Use DDP or DAP to agree buyer and seller responsibilities, then define collection, document support and delivery tasks in the freight quotation.
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02Arrange transport to the named destination while the buyer handles import clearance and import duties and taxes. Confirm who will act as importer and how clearance release connects with the delivery appointment.
Explore DAP shippingDESTINATION DELIVERY PLANNING
Door-to-door planning starts with the destination.
Share the receiving country, city, postcode and full address. Local import requirements and access conditions determine which door-to-door arrangements can be offered.
Door-to-door and DDP availability are checked for each shipment. Destination coverage does not guarantee acceptance of every product or address. Confirm clearance arrangements and delivery access before booking.
View all destinationsRequest a door-to-door quoteBUILT FOR IMPORTERS
Match your shipment to your receiving plan.
WAREHOUSE AND WHOLESALE DELIVERIES
Receiving plans for importers & wholesalers
Bring supplier ready dates together with your receiving warehouse requirements. Plan for shipment quantities, delivery appointments and unloading equipment before the cargo departs. If orders come from several suppliers, ask whether consolidation fits the booking.
Explore importer solutionsPREPARE YOUR DOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPMENT
Prepare the documents. Confirm the delivery details.
Compare DDP and DAP
Review the import responsibility and charge breakdown before choosing a delivery term. Use the same cargo details and delivery address for each quote.
Read the DDP and DAP guidePrepare your import documents
Check that the invoice and packing list agree on product descriptions, quantities, values and package details. Identify any destination-specific documents early.
Read the documentation guidePlan the destination handover
Give the delivery team the receiver’s contact details and access instructions. Confirm unloading responsibility and arrangements before scheduling delivery.
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Read articleFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Door-to-door shipping
questions, answered.
Check quotation inclusions, customs responsibilities and receiving arrangements before you approve the shipment.
Does a door-to-door price include every charge?
Only the items explicitly included in the written quotation. Confirm duties, taxes, inspections, storage and special handling separately.
Who is responsible for customs clearance and import charges?
Responsibility depends on the agreed Incoterm, destination law and written service scope. Confirm the importer of record and what the quotation includes.
What information do I need to request a freight quotation?
Share the product description, supplier pickup city, destination city or address, package count, packed dimensions, gross weight, cargo ready date and the delivery tasks you want included. Flag any figures that are still estimates.
Why do two freight quotations show different totals?
Compare cargo inputs, transport mode, charging unit, delivery boundary, assumptions, validity and exclusions.
What is the difference between DDP and DAP door-to-door shipping?
Under Incoterms® 2020, both DDP and DAP place delivery at the named destination, with the goods on the arriving vehicle ready for unloading. Under DDP, the seller handles import clearance and pays applicable import duties and taxes. Under DAP, those import responsibilities belong to the buyer. Confirm the named place, importer eligibility and quotation inclusions before booking. DDP arrangements must be checked against the destination’s local requirements; the term alone does not confirm that a particular cargo or route can be accepted.
Does door-to-door delivery include unloading at my premises?
Not automatically. Under Incoterms® 2020 DDP and DAP, delivery takes place with the goods on the arriving vehicle, ready for unloading. The buyer normally handles unloading. A separate transport quotation may include additional handling only when this is expressly agreed. Before booking, confirm whether the receiving site has a loading dock, forklift and staff available. Tell VG Shipping about tail-lift requirements, restricted vehicle access, appointment windows or inside-delivery needs. Ask for the accepted handling scope and any related charges to be stated in the quotation.
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