DDP delivery will suit you if you need cargo transportation from China to the USA on the most favorable terms. 3PL operator Global Unity Logistics organizes the shipment of goods from Alibaba, Taobao, Tmail, and other popular marketplaces in China. Our company is a freight forwarder and verified service provider on Alibaba. We can provide turnkey services – from shipment from the online store to the door of the Amazon warehouse or office in the United States.
How the shipment happens: we arrange pickup in China from the warehouse specified by the customer or a warehouse in Yiwu (if cargo consolidation is required), bring it to the port/airport, process the paperwork at customs, and ship it to the US on Amazon or to an address on the west or east coast. See below for terms and conditions on sea and air shipping.
What is DDP shipping from China?
The DDP shipping from China to the US is an Incoterms rule for Delivered Duty Paid. This term dictates that the seller must transport the merchandise to the buyer, including import and export customs clearance with the necessary duties and costs, and unload the container at the location declared by the buyer.
The term imposes maximum powers and duties on the shipper to transport and deliver the goods. The seller is also required to ensure the cargo if such a condition of the buyer is spelled out in the contract of carriage.
The buyer does not have to look for freight, deliver to the port or airport, follow and organize import/export formalities, or pay for pickup or shipping – it’s all handled by the salesman.
Responsibilities of the seller
The salesperson agrees to:
- issue an insurance policy if the buyer insists on it;
- take the goods from the factory warehouse by ordering pickup service;
- transport the shipment to his or partner’s consolidation warehouse and process it;
- pack and label the goods;
- load onto a truck and transport to the port of shipment;
- prepare all import and export documents, pay taxes and duties;
- perform loading on board the ship/airplane;
- pay for the freight to the destination country;
- meet the shipment at the port or airport of arrival;
- clear customs for export;
- arrange for the cargo to reach its destination and hand it to the buyer.
The buyer’s obligations
- to pay the price for the commodity in full;
- accept the cargo and the risks associated with its further delivery to the desired address.
Why do you need DDP delivery from China?
The main advantage of Incoterms DDP delivery is that the seller must fulfill all formalities before the products are handed over to the buyer. For the recipient, it means the absence of delays associated with goods transportation abroad, export-import formalities, and final delivery to the specified place.
In addition, DDP delivery is particularly advantageous for companies or private entrepreneurs who do not have an importer. This means that the recipient does not have an import license and does not have the right to pay for and carry out import operations, but with DDP, the import can be processed by the seller. This rule also applies when items are shipped on Amazon.
Another bonus for the buyer under DDP is the transparent price for shipping. The total cost paid to the seller for the item, transportation within China, freight, and pickup within the US is final. This helps make it much easier to calculate the costs required, especially if the buyer is an Amazon FBA seller and needs to calculate any expenses and final profit.
How long does it take for DDP shipping from China?
We handle DDP shipping from China to the US by air and ocean freight. Regular air flights allow us to move your products to marketplaces in America in days, while sea shipping will be slower but cheaper.
Air freight DDP shipping from China
Air freight is the fastest and most efficient means of transportation, and it is especially relevant for recipients who want to get their goods to a location as quickly as possible.
| Flight Schedule: | |
|---|---|
| Standard flight | Two times a week |
| Transit time | 7-10 days |
Transportation by airplane can be done from any city in China. Flights from the Celestial Empire depart twice a week with a transit time of 7-10 days. We work with customer shipments weighing from 100 kg.However, shipping times may vary depending on seasonal traffic congestion on national holidays. Please contact our managers for all details on cargo delivery to the USA from China.
Sea freight DDP shipping from China
Shipping by ocean vessel from China to the USA is possible within 22 days. We will ship your cargo as a groupage shipment (as part of other shippers’ goods) or in a full container.
| Ship departure schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shipping type | Transit time | Shiploads and departure |
| fast sea | 23-28 days | shiploads every Wednesday |
| regular sea | 27-35 days | ship departures every Thursday |
With LCL sea freight, you do not have to rent an entire container to move a small cargo. In this case, all shipping costs are shared among all shippers.
During FCL shipping, your goods are placed in one container, which means they will be handled and delivered faster due to less handling and deconsolidation time.
Cargoes accepted for transportation must weigh from 1m³ and be accompanied by the necessary documentation (certificates, permits, safety data sheets, etc.).
Door-to-door shipping with DDP
The process of door-to-door transportation of commodities on the DDP terms consists of these steps:
- You leave a request to our manager, filling in all the needed fields (weight, size, type of products, country of shipment and receipt, additional details, or cargo requirements).
- The manager contacts you and discusses logistical nuances to avoid misunderstandings.
- If you are satisfied with the terms, the manager will prepare a complete freight cost calculation and other additional services (duties, taxes, etc.).
- If necessary, the cargo is insured.
- The cargo is picked up from the supplier’s warehouse in China.
- It is prepared (packed, labeled) and transported to the airport or port during consolidation.
- The goods undergo export clearance in China.
- Products are loaded onto ships or airplanes and shipped to the United States.
- The container arrives in the US and gets cleared for import.
- Pickup is then arranged at the customer’s destination point or an Amazon warehouse.
Risks of DDP shipping from China
Profitable DDP shipping from China to the USA can carry certain risks for the consignee. One is the unfairness of Chinese suppliers and evasion of certain taxes or duties during export clearance.
A low-value customs document or incorrect HTS codes assist them in doing so. Be sure to verify the HTS code of the goods before sending the items to customs or ask your broker to check the HTS code. Wrong codes cannot be used for your company’s tax return.
Also, pay attention to the price – if the supplier has quoted a DDP shipping rate much lower than other Incoterms – expect a scam.
Carefully check the value indicated on the customs declaration form and the invoice for up-to-date data (duties paid, price of goods). An incorrectly stated price will incur additional costs once the merchandise passes customs.
Global Unity Logistics will make the shipping process much easier for you, or to be more precise – will organize all-important transportation tasks for you. Just leave a request form and wait for our manager’s reply.
FAQ
With Delivered Duty Paid or DDU, the seller does not have to pay for customs clearance; the buyer does it. Meanwhile, with DDP, the shipper is responsible for all costs until the shipment is handed over to the buyer at the destination.
When the condition applies, the shipper must pay for pickup, delivery to the port or airport, freight to America, payment of import and export taxes and customs clearance, and pickup in the destination country. The buyer is only responsible for the subsequent handling of the shipment after it is passed to the seller.
This is the most comprehensive condition of Incoterms rules, which removes all risks for the cargo from the buyer during shipping, passing through customs, and transportation to the final address. The buyer of the commodities assumes responsibility for the products only when they are received at the named place in the country of destination.