Everything You Need to Know About DDP Sea Shipping (Double Clearance & Tax-Included Service)

In international logistics, DDP sea shipping (Delivered Duty Paid with double customs clearance and tax included) is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify global trade. It’s especially valuable for cross-border e-commerce sellers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) without customs experience. Forestleopard Logistics is here to break down the key concepts, services, pros and cons, and the ideal use cases of this shipping model.

Double Clearance: The logistics provider handles both export customs clearance at the origin port and import clearance at the destination port.

Tax-Included (DDP): All import taxes, including VAT and duties, are prepaid by the logistics provider. No surprise costs for the customer (unless pre-specified).

In Simple Terms: You hand over the goods, and the service provider takes care of everything from booking and transport to customs and delivery—a true door-to-door solution.

What Services Are Included?

Origin Services:

Booking, container loading, customs declaration, inspection (if required).

Preparation of documents: packing list, invoice, certificate of origin, etc.

Sea Freight:

LCL (Less than Container Load) or FCL (Full Container Load), depending on cargo volume.

Destination Services:

Import declaration to local customs.

Prepayment of duties, VAT, and other applicable taxes.

Door-to-door delivery (DDP/DDU options).