Short answer: Delivered duty paid, or DDP, means the seller arranges delivery with import charges handled in the order flow so the buyer is not surprised by a collection request at delivery.
What the shopper sees
- The checkout should show the expected delivered total before payment.
- The order record should state what duties, taxes, and fees were included.
What DDP does not solve
- DDP does not correct an inaccurate HS code or origin value.
- The merchant still needs a carrier and customs process that supports the route.
What to test before launch
- Test representative carts, destinations, and return scenarios.
- Compare checkout estimates with carrier settlement and investigate variances.