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Transportation

DDU Shipping

Delivered Duty Unpaid shipping where the buyer pays import duties upon delivery.

Updated 2025-10-01
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Definition

In DDU, the seller delivers goods to the destination but the buyer is responsible for paying duties, taxes, and customs clearance.

Overview

DDU allows sellers to deliver internationally without covering customs costs, transferring financial and regulatory responsibility to the buyer.

Role

Delivered Duty Unpaid shipping where the buyer pays import duties upon delivery.

Focus

DDU allows sellers to deliver internationally without covering customs costs, transferring financial and regulatory responsibility to the buyer.

Example

A supplier ships clothing internationally under DDU; the importer pays applicable duties upon arrival.

FAQs

Q: Can you give an example of DDU Shipping?

A: A supplier ships clothing internationally under DDU; the importer pays applicable duties upon arrival.

Tags

#DDU#Shipping#Incoterms#International Trade

Related Terms

DAP (Delivered At Place)
DDP Shipping
EXW (Ex Works)