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DDP vs DDU for Custom Gift Orders from China

DDP means the freight you pay already covers import duties and taxes, so the parcel clears customs without the recipient paying anything. DDU is freight only: the recipient settles any import duties or VAT directly with customs. You choose the option at checkout.

No MOQ No setup fee Live shipping rates DDP or DDU

Key facts

  • DDP: Duties and taxes included in the price you pay
  • DDU: Freight only; recipient pays duties or VAT
  • Choice: Selected at checkout for each shipping option
  • Quotes: Live rates and transit times for your exact address
  • Gifts: DDP is usually simpler when shipping straight to a recipient
  • Bulk imports: DDU can be cheaper when you can reclaim duty
DDP
Duties and taxes included in the price you pay
DDU
Freight only; recipient pays duties or VAT
Choice
Selected at checkout for each shipping option
Quotes
Live rates and transit times for your exact address
Gifts
DDP is usually simpler when shipping straight to a recipient
Bulk imports
DDU can be cheaper when you can reclaim duty

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The difference in one table

DDPDDU
Import duties and taxesIncluded in the freight you payPaid by the recipient to customs
Who pays at deliveryNobody — the parcel is clearedThe recipient, if customs charges apply
Best forGifts sent directly to a recipientBulk imports where you can reclaim duty
What you see at checkoutThe landed priceFreight only; duties are separate

How to choose

If the parcel is a gift going straight to someone who should not receive a customs bill, choose DDP. The price you pay at checkout is the landed price.

If you are importing in bulk for resale and can reclaim import duty, DDU often works out cheaper. You settle the duty through your own customs process.

What checkout actually shows

At checkout we request live rates for your exact destination and parcel weight. Each available service shows its price and estimated transit time, and the duties option is shown next to it.

The rate you see is the rate you pay — there is no separate shipping quote step and no handling fee added afterwards.

EU and UK notes

Import rules depend on the destination country, the value and the buyer status. If you are a business importing for resale, tell us before ordering so we can confirm what information is available for your customs process.

For gifts, DDP is usually the least surprising option because the recipient is not asked for payment on delivery.

FAQ

DDP vs DDU for Custom Gift Orders from China — questions

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DDP (delivered duty paid) means the freight already covers import duties and taxes. The price you pay is the landed price, and the parcel clears customs without the recipient paying anything.

DDU (delivered duty unpaid) is freight only. The recipient settles any import duties or VAT with customs directly.

It depends on the destination and whether you can reclaim duty. DDU can be cheaper for bulk imports where you reclaim duty; DDP is usually simpler for gifts sent directly to a recipient.

Yes. The duties option is shown with each available shipping service at checkout.

With DDP, no import duties or taxes are collected from the recipient. With DDU, the recipient may be asked to pay duties or VAT to customs.

Yes. We ship from Zhejiang, China, with door-to-door delivery. Rates and transit times are quoted live at checkout for your address.

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