How to operate DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) FCL shipping to USA?

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2024-08-23 11:40

The operation process of DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) full container direct delivery to the United States is relatively complex. The following is a detailed introduction for you:

Preparation before shipment

Determine trade terms: Clearly adopt DDP trade terms with American buyers. That is, the seller bears all costs and risks of transporting the goods to the designated destination in the United States, including transportation, tariffs, taxes, etc., and is responsible for handling import customs clearance procedures.
Goods preparation: Ensure that the goods have been produced and packaged in accordance with contract requirements and meet the import standards and requirements of the United States. For example, the labels and instructions of goods should comply with relevant American regulations.
Collect relevant information: Collect detailed information such as the company name, address, contact person, and phone number of the consignor (seller) and the consignee (American buyer); provide the port of departure, port of destination, pickup address, delivery address (including postal code); prepare information such as the name of goods, HS CODE (customs code), goods weight, number of containers, and value of goods for booking and customs declaration.

Booking

Choose a freight forwarder or shipping company: According to factors such as the condition of goods, transportation time requirements, and freight costs, choose a suitable freight forwarder company or directly contact the shipping company to book space.
Submit booking information: Provide the detailed information collected above to the freight forwarder or shipping company and book a full container space.

Pickup and loading

Arrange pickup: According to the booking situation, the seller arranges vehicles to pick up the goods at the factory or warehouse.
Load goods: Load the goods safely and stably into the reserved container and package and mark them in accordance with customs regulations. For example, special packaging and marking should be done for fragile goods.

Export customs declaration

Prepare customs declaration documents: The seller needs to prepare necessary documents and documents such as export licenses, commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
Declaration and payment: Declare to the export customs and pay export tariffs and other related fees.

Shipping

Container transportation: The container is transported to the dock of the port of departure. The shipping company or freight forwarder is responsible for loading it onto the ship and arranging shipping to the port of destination in the United States.
Transportation tracking: During the transportation process, through the tracking system provided by the freight forwarder or shipping company, real-time understanding of the transportation status of the goods.

Import customs clearance

Document preparation: After the goods arrive at the port of destination in the United States, prepare necessary documents and documents such as import licenses, commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
Declaration and tax payment: Submit documents to the US customs, handle import customs clearance procedures, and pay import tariffs and other related fees. The customs will inspect and evaluate the goods to ensure that they meet import requirements and standards.

Delivery to door

Pick up goods: After completing customs clearance procedures, pick up the container from the dock.
Arrange delivery: According to the consignee's address, arrange services such as trailer transportation, container unpacking, and local delivery to deliver the goods to the address designated by the buyer.
Signature confirmation: Ensure that the goods are delivered to the consignee on time and safely, and obtain the consignee's signature confirmation.
During the entire DDP full container direct delivery operation process to the United States, the following points need to be noted:
Choose reliable partners: Including freight forwarder companies, shipping companies, etc., to ensure the smooth progress of transportation and customs clearance.
Understand US import regulations and policies: Avoid goods being blocked in customs clearance or incurring additional costs due to unfamiliarity with regulations.
Pay attention to fee changes: DDP involves many fees, and may change due to various factors (such as exchange rate fluctuations, policy adjustments, etc.). Communicate and confirm with the freight forwarder in time.
Maintain close communication: The seller needs to maintain close contact with all parties such as shipping companies, freight forwarders, and customs throughout the process to solve emerging problems in time.