What are DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Incoterms?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is an Incoterm that defines the responsibilities of the buyer and the seller in a contract for the sale of goods. Under DDP, the seller is responsible for arranging and paying for the transportation of the goods to the agreed destination, and also for all costs and risks associated with the delivery of the goods, including any import duties, taxes, and clearance formalities.

When using DDP, the seller is responsible for arranging and paying for the transportation of the goods to the agreed destination, including the cost of freight, insurance, and any other charges up to the final destination. The seller is also responsible for obtaining any export clearance required, arranging for transport to the named place, and paying any import duties, taxes, and clearance formalities. The buyer is only responsible for unloading the goods.

DDP is considered as the most comprehensive term among all Incoterms, as it puts the maximum responsibilities on the seller, who must take care of all the cost and risks associated with the delivery of the goods to the final destination, including clearance formalities and duties. This term can be used for any mode of transport, including sea, air, rail and road. It is mostly used when the buyer is not familiar with the import procedures or when the buyer is based in a different country than the seller.