What is delivery duty unpaid?

Delivery duty unpaid (DDU) is a part of the Incoterms. Delivery duty unpaid means the seller has the responsibility and risks involved in delivering goods to a destination, while the buyer becomes responsible for paying import duties and further transport costs. What does DDU mean?

What is delivered duty paid (Ddu Incoterm®)?

DDU Incoterm, which is short for “delivered duty unpaid,” is an international commerce term (incoterm) which means that the seller will deliver the goods as soon as they are made available at an agreed-upon location in the country to which they are imported.

What does Ddu mean in shipping terms?

Before ordering, or selling, it’s worth educating yourself on what these terms mean. Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) in shipping terms, in particular, is something that you need to know, especially when shipping internationally. What does DDU mean?

Who pays for import duties & taxes?

Buyer pays for the import duties and taxes, customs charges, unloading costs, and delivery costs to their own warehouses. In the world of shipping, delivered duty unpaid (DDU) simply means that it's the customer's responsibility to pay for any of the destination country's customs charges, duties, or taxes.