Freight Glossary
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) – Meaning & Examples
Incoterm where the seller delivers goods cleared for import at buyer's premises.
- Abbreviation
- DDP
- Full term
- Delivered Duty Paid
- Related terms
- DDP, door to door, landed cost
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is the Incoterm with maximum seller obligation. The seller delivers goods to the named destination, cleared for import, with all duties and taxes paid. Risk transfers only when goods arrive at the buyer's premises. DDP is the opposite of EXW and is ideal for buyers wanting a simple "landed cost." Sellers must be able to complete import formalities in the destination country.
Delivered Duty Paid examples
- DDP Buyer's Warehouse, Chicago means the seller pays all costs including US import duties and delivers to the buyer.
How DDP is used in freight operations
DDP appears in quotations, bookings, shipping documents, and tracking updates. Confirm how it applies to your shipment with your carrier, forwarder, or customs representative, because practice can differ by country and contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is DDP?
Incoterm where the seller delivers goods cleared for import at buyer's premises.
What does DDP stand for?
DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid.
What is an example of DDP?
DDP Buyer's Warehouse, Chicago means the seller pays all costs including US import duties and delivers to the buyer.