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What do DDU and DDP mean?
Updated over a week ago

This article explains the meaning of DDU and DDP payment Incoterms and outlines when each of them applies to your order.


DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid)

DDU means that you, as the receiver/customer, may be contacted by customs once your shipment arrives. You will be responsible for settling any applicable charges to customs in order for them to release the shipment and have it delivered to you.

The economy shipping method usually ships DDU, except in the following locations where it ships DDP:

  • European Union

  • UK

  • Norway

  • US

  • CA

  • AU/NZ

  • Singapore


DDP (Delivery Duty Paid)

DDP means that the seller assumes all responsibilities and costs for delivering the goods to the named place of destination. This includes both export and import formalities, fees, duties, and taxes.

When you choose the Express shipping method, it will be DDP, with all taxes and fees already included in the listed price.

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