RESOURCES
Import Guides & DDP Resources
Free guides on sourcing, inspection, Incoterms, and country customs, written for importers who want the real numbers.
GUIDE CLUSTERS
Six guides that save you money
Each guide explains one part of the China import process and links to the right DDP route.
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1688 vs Alibaba: Consolidate and Ship DDP
Solve the problem of buying on 1688 with no export path, and packing multiple suppliers into one DDP load.
Target: 1688, Alibaba, consolidation
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AQL 2.5 Explained: Pre-Shipment Inspection Guide
Walk through the AQL sampling table, defect classes, and how to read an inspection report.
Target: AQL 2.5, inspection
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CBM & Chargeable Weight Calculator
Air 1:6000, express 1:5000, sea cubic meter rules, so forwarders cannot quietly inflate weight.
Target: CBM, volumetric weight
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DDP vs FOB vs DDU for E-commerce
Why buyers who do not want to handle customs should pick DDP every time.
Target: Incoterms, DDP
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Shipping Prefabricated Houses & Oversized Cargo
Out-of-gauge and heavy cargo DDP by sea, with port delivery in the US and EU.
Target: oversized, heavy cargo
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How to Ship DDP to Netherlands: Rotterdam & EU VAT
Deep dive on the Netherlands as the EU gateway, fiscal representation, and VAT deferred.
Target: Rotterdam, EU VAT
HOW TO USE
From guide to quote
Read the guide, then open the route page it points to and request a door-to-door price.
Learn the rule
CBM, AQL, Incoterms, VAT: know what you are paying for.
Pick the route
Each guide links to the country or service page that fits.
Get one quote
DDP means the number you see is the number you pay.
FAQ
DDP and importing from China questions
What is DDP in simple terms?
Delivered Duty Paid: the seller side handles freight, import clearance, duty, and delivery. You approve one price and receive goods at your door.
What documents do I need to import from China?
A commercial invoice and packing list as the baseline. Entry filings and export declarations are prepared by us under DDP.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL is a full container for one shipper. LCL consolidates several shippers in one container. Under 15 CBM, LCL usually wins; above it, FCL.
How are import duties calculated?
Duty applies to the declared value using the HS code tariff of the destination. VAT or sales tax applies on top, usually value plus freight plus duty.
What is chargeable weight on air freight?
The greater of actual weight and volumetric weight, typically length x width x height in cm divided by 5000. We show both numbers in every air quote.
I am a first-time importer. Where do I start?
Pick the destination country page for clearance basics, then request a quote with your commodity and volume. We confirm the route and total landed cost first.
Ready to ship?
Send your product links or spec sheet. We return suppliers and pricing within days.