What is DDP shipping?

Delivered Duty Paid: we handle freight, import customs, duties/taxes, and delivery. You receive cargo at your warehouse or FBA.

We handle shipping and export. You or your broker pay import duties at destination.

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DDP from China:
One Price to Your Door

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DDP = we pay EU/UK duties and deliver (no surprise tax bill)
DDU = we ship; you pay import duty at destination
Road freight (卡航) ~25 days · Rail ~35 days · Sea ~50 days DDP to EU/UK
Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, DPD · Full tracking · Alibaba payment

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DDP vs DDU — in plain English

DDP — Delivered Duty Paid

Pickup in China + export
Ocean or air freight
Import clearance
Duties and taxes paid by TY Freight
Delivery to warehouse, shop, or business address

DDU — Duties Unpaid

We still move the cargo
You (or your broker) pay import duty
Useful if you already have an EU/UK customs broker
Often a lower freight invoice, extra tax later

Europe focus

DDP to EU & UK — Transit Snapshot

Typical door-to-door DDP times from Guangzhou to all 27 EU member states and the United Kingdom.

Mode	Typical DDP transit	Best for
Road freight (卡航)	~25 days	Time-sensitive palletised cargo
Rail	~35 days	5–30 CBM mid-volume shipments
Sea FCL/LCL	~50 days	Bulk orders, lowest cost

Last-mile delivery via truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD with full tracking. Pay via Alibaba Trade Assurance after quote. Guides: China → Europe · China → UK · Europe DDP guide

What's included in DDP

DDP Scope — Step by Step

Factory pickup or warehouse receiving in China
Export clearance and ocean/air freight
Destination import customs clearance
Import duties, taxes, and broker fees (paid by TY Freight)
Final delivery to your EU/UK address via truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD

FAQ

DDP Shipping Questions

How long does DDP from China to Europe take?

Road freight (卡航) ~25 days, rail ~35 days, sea ~50 days door to door. Last-mile via truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD with full tracking. See China → Europe for country details.

Can I pay with Alibaba Trade Assurance?

Yes — after we confirm the quote on WhatsApp or email. Do not place an Alibaba order first. How it works →

DDP vs DDU — which should I choose?

Choose DDP if you want one landed price including EU/UK VAT. Choose DDU if you have an EU/UK customs broker and prefer to pay duties separately.

Case — DDP general cargo to Germany

ClientEU e-commerce seller

TermDDP LCL

ResultSingle invoice, DPD door delivery

Client consolidated 8 CBM from three Guangzhou suppliers. TY Freight quoted all-in DDP including German VAT — delivered to Munich warehouse in ~48 days by sea with DPD last mile. Full tracking provided throughout.

Need DDP or DDU to Europe / UK?

Send destination country + CBM. Reply within 24h. Alibaba Trade Assurance after we agree the rate.