1. What is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Shipping?
Under Incoterms 2020, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) places maximum responsibility on the logistics provider. ZT-AGENCY CHINA assumes responsibility for cargo pickup, China export documentation, international transport, destination customs clearance, payment of all import tariffs/VAT, and final mile trucking to your designated warehouse or job site.
Comparing Incoterms from the Importer's Perspective
| Incoterm | China Origin Handling | Ocean Freight | Destination Customs & Taxes | Final Trucking to Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays |
| FOB (Free on Board) | Supplier Pays | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays |
| CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) | Supplier Pays | Supplier Pays | Buyer Pays | Buyer Pays |
| DDP (ZT-AGENCY CHINA Turnkey) | Included | Included | Included (Tariff & VAT Paid) | Included to Your Door |
2. Destination Regulatory Compliance
We maintain established customs broker networks in primary importing jurisdictions:
- United States: ISF (10+2) filing, continuous customs bond, FDA clearance for relevant goods, and Section 301 tariff management.
- European Union & UK: EORI verification, postponed VAT accounting, and EUR1 compliance.
- Middle East (Saudi Arabia & UAE): SABER SASO certification processing, ZATCA e-invoicing synchronization, and Bayan customs handling.