DDP Shipping From China — Delivered Duty Paid to Your Door
We manage the complete import chain — supplier pickup, export customs, international freight, import duties, VAT and final delivery — all under a single all-inclusive quote. No surprise invoices at destination.
What's Included
Everything Covered Under a DDP Shipment
When you ship DDP with Latynex, the full import cost chain is managed from Chinese factory floor to your door. Here's what a single DDP quote covers.
Import Duties Pre-Paid
Every DDP shipment we handle includes pre-payment of import duty at the destination country rate. You know the exact landed cost before your cargo leaves China — no surprise bills when it arrives.
Door-to-Door Collection & Delivery
We collect directly from your supplier in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Yiwu or any other Chinese city. Delivery is to your warehouse, Amazon FBA centre, or any business address.
Export & Import Customs Filed
Our licensed customs team prepares all export documentation in China (commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration) and files the import customs entry at destination on your behalf.
Import VAT Handled
Where applicable, import VAT is paid as part of the DDP service. This is particularly relevant for EU destinations (German EUSt, French TVA, Dutch BTW) and UK import VAT under PVAT rules.
Multi-Supplier Consolidation
Ordering from more than one Chinese factory? We collect from each location and consolidate all cargo into a single DDP shipment before export — one bill of lading, one customs entry, one delivery.
All Three Freight Modes
DDP is available on all freight modes we operate. Air freight (5–14 days) for speed, sea freight (18–35 days) for volume, or rail freight (18–25 days, China–Europe only) for the balanced option.
The Process
How DDP Shipping From China Works
Six stages from your supplier's factory to final delivery — all managed by Latynex.
Unlike standard freight forwarding where the buyer handles import customs separately, a DDP shipment is a single managed service. You confirm the shipment, we handle everything else — including the elements most importers find most complex: import duties, customs entries and last-mile coordination.
You confirm your shipment
Send us your supplier's collection address, cargo details — weight, dimensions, product description and HS code if known — and your delivery destination. We calculate all applicable import duties, VAT and customs fees, then send you a single all-inclusive DDP quote.
Supplier pickup in China
Our China-based team collects from your supplier's factory or warehouse. On request, we verify quantities and inspect packaging before loading. All export documentation is prepared at this stage: commercial invoice, packing list and export customs declaration.
Export customs clearance
Your cargo is cleared for export at the Chinese port or airport. We file the export declaration, obtain the customs release and arrange loading. You receive a tracking reference once the shipment is in transit.
International freight in transit
Your cargo travels via the agreed freight mode: air freight (5–14 days to Europe, 4–8 days to UAE), sea freight (18–35 days depending on destination) or China–Europe rail (18–25 days). We provide milestone tracking updates throughout.
Import customs clearance at destination
Our licensed import broker files the customs entry at the destination country. All import duties, VAT and customs handling fees are paid on your behalf. No additional payments are required from you at this stage.
Last-mile delivery to your address
Cargo is cleared from customs, collected by local transport and delivered to your specified address. Whether that's a private warehouse, a 3PL fulfilment centre or an Amazon FBA fulfilment centre — we deliver to door.
Incoterms Explained
DDP vs DAP — Which Is Right for Your Shipment?
DDP and DAP are the two most common Incoterms used for China imports. The key difference is who pays import duties and who handles customs at destination.
DDP is typically the better choice for importers who do not have an established customs broker relationship or EORI registration in the destination country. DAP may be preferred by larger importers with in-house logistics teams who can benefit from reclaiming import VAT directly.
Not sure which one fits your shipment? Answer 6 quick questions in our free DDP vs DAP tool for a recommendation specific to your cargo and destination.
Before You Pay
What a DDP Quote Should Actually Specify
Not every quote labeled "DDP" covers the same scope. Here's what a properly specified DDP quote should show, and the signs a quote is vaguer than it looks.
- The HS code used to calculate duty — not just a duty percentage with no code attached
- Import duty and destination VAT/EUSt shown as their own line items, not folded into one all-in number
- Who is named as importer of record — this determines who is legally on the customs paperwork
- Whether destination/local charges (delivery, storage, handling) are included or billed separately
- Confirmation of how you'll receive evidence duties were paid — a customs entry reference or duty receipt
- No HS code shown anywhere on the quote
- “Duties included” with no separate duty/VAT line to check against
- No named importer of record, or the question is dodged when you ask
- Vague or missing delivery address / no written confirmation of destination charges
- Price that looks unusually low for the mode and distance, with no explanation
Already have a quote from another supplier or forwarder? Run it through our free Quote Pre-Check — six quick questions, no email required — or send us the full quote for a human-reviewed €99 Supplier Quote Check before you pay.
A Common Comparison
Supplier/Alibaba DDP vs. a Forwarder-Managed DDP Shipment
Many importers first encounter DDP as a line on a supplier's quote — often from an Alibaba supplier — rather than as a separate freight booking. Both can work; the difference is mostly about what's bundled and who confirms it.
Supplier-Provided DDP
- Often bundled into one combined quote alongside the product price
- Worth verifying exactly what's included — freight, duty, VAT and destination handling can be bundled differently by different suppliers
- Customs/import responsibility still needs to be clearly stated, not just implied by the Incoterm label
- Evidence that duty and VAT were actually filed and paid is worth asking for, separate from the quoted price
Forwarder-Managed DDP
- Transport and customs scope can typically be defined as a separate, itemised quote from the product cost
- Lets you compare freight pricing independently of what you're paying the supplier for the goods themselves
- May offer clearer line-item visibility, depending on how the specific quote is structured
- Customs/import responsibility is confirmed as part of the freight quote itself, not inferred from a supplier's wording
Neither approach is universally better — a supplier-bundled DDP quote can be perfectly workable, and a forwarder-managed quote isn't automatically cheaper. The practical difference is how easily you can verify what's actually included before you pay.
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Available Routes
DDP Shipping Routes From China
DDP service is available on all three main freight routes we operate. Select your destination to see full transit times, port pairs and mode options.
China → Germany / Europe
China → USA
China → UAE / Dubai
Cost Guidance
What Does DDP Shipping From China Cost?
Indicative DDP cost ranges for the China → Europe corridor. All figures include freight, import duty, customs handling and delivery. Exact quotes depend on cargo weight, HS code and current market rates.
Indicative ranges only. Import duty rates vary significantly by product and HS code — we calculate exact duty before confirming your DDP quote. Fuel surcharges and port congestion fees apply. Contact us for a specific quote.
Important note on import duties: The import duty component of your DDP cost is calculated on your specific product's HS code and the destination country's tariff rate. As an illustrative example only, clothing and textiles entering the EU often sit near the upper end of the tariff schedule (commonly cited around 12%), while many electronics categories are duty-free under the WTO Information Technology Agreement. These are general reference points, not a quote — we calculate and confirm your exact duty rate from your specific HS code as part of every DDP quote.
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Why DDP?
Why Importers Choose DDP Shipping From China
DDP is not just about convenience. For growing importers, it directly reduces risk, simplifies accounting and protects Amazon FBA timelines.
Total landed cost before you commit
With DDP, your quote includes freight, import duty, VAT and delivery — calculated upfront. You can compare supplier quotes accurately and plan your margins before placing the purchase order.
Zero customs administration
No EORI registration, no customs broker appointment, no import entry filing. Latynex handles the entire import process. You focus on your product and your customers.
Reduced Amazon FBA risk
FBA deliveries require precise arrival windows. A customs delay that you are managing yourself can cause missed FBA pick windows and IPI score impact. DDP with Latynex means we absorb the customs risk.
Consistent cost across markets
Whether you're shipping to Germany, the USA or the UAE, the DDP structure is the same — one quote, all in. No need to navigate different duty rates or customs regimes for each market yourself.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About DDP Shipping
Common questions from importers considering DDP logistics from China.
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China Logistics Assessment
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China → Spain Shipping
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China → Belgium Shipping
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China → Greece Shipping
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