DDP vs DAP

When to use DDP?

DDP suits sellers who want to offer a true door-to-door, no-surprise-costs experience and are comfortable with the destination country's customs process.

When to use DAP?

DAP is the safer choice when the seller doesn't want to become the importer of record in a foreign country.

Seller's Responsibility

Maximum seller obligation: delivers the goods at destination, bearing all costs and risk including import clearance and duties.

Buyer's Responsibility

Usually limited to unloading only (unless otherwise agreed).

Risk Transfer Point

When the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal, ready for unloading, at the named destination.

Seller's Responsibility

Delivers the goods, ready for unloading, at the named destination; bears all costs and risk except import clearance and duties.

Buyer's Responsibility

Handles import clearance, duties/taxes, and unloading at destination.

Risk Transfer Point

When the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal, ready for unloading, at the named destination.