DDP
Delivered duty paid (. . .named port of destination)
"Delivered duty paid" means that the seller fulfils his obligation to
deliver when the goods have been made available at the named place in
the country of importation.
The seller has to bear the risks and costs, including duties, taxes and
other charges of delivering the goods thereto, cleared for importation.
Whilst the EXW term represents the minimum obligation for the seller,
DDP represents the maximum obligation.
This term should not be used if the seller is unable directly or indirectly
to obtain the import licence.
If the parties wish the buyer to clear the goods for importation and to
pay the duty, the term DDU should be used.
If the parties wish to exclude from the seller's obligations some of the
costs payable upon importation of the goods (such as value added tax (VAT)),
this should be made clear by adding words to this effect:
"Delivered duty paid, VAT unpaid (. . . named place of destination)".
This term may be used irrespective of the mode of transport.
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