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DAP leaves import clearance and applicable import charges with the buyer. DDP places those responsibilities with the seller. Both terms require a named delivery place and normally leave unloading to the buyer. Confirm the applicable sales contract and forwarding scope.

The buyer handles import clearance and applicable import duties and taxes under DAP. Confirm the importer and customs contact before dispatch so documents and release arrangements can be coordinated with the booked transport.

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 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.

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.

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.

Provide the package count, size, weight, contents, deadline and full delivery address for comparison. A larger or palletized load may require an air freight service with separate handling and delivery arrangements. Courier size limits and total cost should be checked before selecting.

The exact contents, battery type, configuration and other special characteristics must be declared before quoting. Acceptance and documentation depend on the carrier, route and applicable requirements. Do not send restricted contents under an ordinary parcel description.

Do not assume they are included. Confirm the delivery terms, who acts as importer and who pays duties, taxes and clearance-related charges. Ask for these responsibilities to be stated alongside the transport price before booking.

Request a current estimate for the selected service and destination postcode. Include collection, carrier acceptance, transport, import release and final delivery when planning. The parcel’s ready time, customs questions and receiving availability can affect the result.