The seller assumes all responsibility for transporting the goods to the buyer’s doorstep, including paying for import duties and taxes.
BROWSE TERMS
Demurrage
ISF (Importer Security Filing)
“A transaction where the seller assumes all risk and costs associated with transporting goods until they are delivered to the named place of destination.”
Common Compliance Mistake
Many e-commerce sellers assume their supplier handles customs (“DDP”), only to find goods detained at the border because the supplier used an invalid Importer of Record (IOR) number.
Pro Tip / Strategy
If you are buying DDP, ask your supplier to break down the freight and duty costs on the commercial invoice. This helps you benchmark whether they are marking up the logistics costs for extra profit.
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