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.

Who is responsible for Ddu shipments?

The seller is also responsible for DDU shipments and assumes all risks involved up to unloading. Delivered duty unpaid explained by its function as delivered-at-place (DAP), while the buyer bears the risk and cost of the unloading.

What is the difference between DDP and Ddu shipping?

On the other hand, delivered duty paid (DDP) means it's the shipper's responsibility to pay any of the customs charges, duties, and/or taxes required to send the product to the destination country. The primary benefit of delivered duty unpaid (DDU) shipping is that it gives the buyer more control over the shipping procedures.