DDP Shipping from China to Europe: Complete Guide

DDP shipping from China to Europe (Delivered Duty Paid) means one all-inclusive price covers pickup in China, international transport, EU import customs, duties, VAT, and delivery to your warehouse — with no surprise border bills.

What's Included in DDP to Europe?

• Factory pickup or free consolidation at Guangzhou warehouse
• China export customs clearance
• Sea, air, or rail freight to Europe
• EU import customs entry and duty payment
• Import VAT (country-specific rate)
• Last-mile truck delivery to your address

Compare with our general DDP explained guide and FOB vs CIF vs DDP comparison.

DDP Transit Times by Mode

• Sea DDP: ~50 days
• Rail DDP: ~35 days
• Air DDP: 5–9 days

Choosing a DDP Forwarder for Europe

Ask your forwarder: Which entity is the importer of record? Does the quote include all destination charges? Can you show duty and VAT calculations by HS code? TY Freight answers all three clearly before you book.