In this agreement, the supplier (seller) is liable for all shipping arrangements, including the import customs fees, until the goods are delivered to the buyer. This is especially true when factories in China quote DDP.ĭDP Agreement: Buyers and Sellers Responsibilities DDP can be risky since sellers are responsible for the delivery, and may lack local destination knowledge and requirements. DDP is an incoterm that stands for “delivered duty paid.” Used in sea freight and air freight importing, when shipping under this Incoterm, the maximum responsibility is placed on the seller.
