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Delivered Duty Paid

Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) IT Shipping

One Price Zero Surprises. Global IT Shipping Solved

Focus on your business, not on paperwork. Carra Globe’s Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service includes all customs, duties, and taxes in one upfront price. We manage the entire process end-to-end, providing complete cost clarity and peace of mind for your mission-critical hardware shipments.
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Risks Beneath the Promise

The Hidden Weight of DDP

Full Responsibility on Seller

As the seller, are liable for all import duties, taxes, and customs clearance in the buyer’s country.

Regulatory Complexity

Navigating foreign customs laws, permits, and import regulations can be difficult and time-consuming.

Hidden Costs

Unexpected fees such as local handling charges, storage fees, or penalties can quickly eat into your margins.

Customs Delays

Incomplete or incorrect documentation can lead to border holds or rejected shipments.

Third-Party Dependency

You may need to rely on local agents or brokers, increasing the risk of miscommunication and service inconsistency.

Legal and Financial Risk

Any mistakes in compliance or valuation could result in fines, confiscation, or reputational damage.

Limited Control Over Final Delivery

Last-mile logistics in unfamiliar regions can lead to delays or service issues beyond your control.
Legal and Tax Implications of DDP

DDP Compliance Checklist

  • Correct HS codes and product classifications
  • Accurate valuation for duty purposes
  • Proper licenses and permits
  • Full adherence to the DDP customs clearance process

Compliance with DDP import regulations ensures that shipments clear customs smoothly. DDP for restricted items involves additional licenses and approvals.
Ignoring legal responsibilities can result in fines, shipment seizures, or a damaged business reputation.

Benefits of Delivered Duty Paid

Predictable Landed Price

With DDP, the seller (you) is responsible for all costs and risks—until the hardware is delivered to the agreed place in the buyer’s country. That means duties, taxes, customs fees, inland transportation, and handling are all incorporated into one upfront quote. This eliminates unpleasant surprises and streamlines your budgeting.

Streamlined Customer Experience

Buyers receive hardware without dealing with customs forms or unpredictable fees. This reduces cart abandonment, customer service inquiries, and buyer frustration. Especially important when shipping to corporate or reseller customers in markets with complex import processes.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Carra Globe takes responsibility for customs declarations, HS codes, valuation, documentation, and licensing requirements. You avoid the risk of delayed customs clearance, fines, or hardware being held or returned by customs authorities.

Full Door‑to‑Door Visibility

Benefit from end‑to‑end tracking: pickup at your warehouse or factory, export clearance, air/ocean transit, import clearance, inland delivery, and final signature. Our global tech enables you—or your customer—to trace the shipment 24/7.

Secure Handling for High‑Value IT Assets

We manage packing, cushioning, temperature control, and special handling needed for servers, desktop computers, switches, routers, storage arrays, and other sensitive IT hardware. Insured in transit, and inspected at key milestones.

Scalability & Flexibility

Whether it’s a one-off urgent delivery or a large volume deployment across multiple countries—Carra Globe scales with your needs. We manage groupage, consolidation, air freight, sea freight, priority customs lanes, and last‑mile delivery in over 175+ countries.

Step‑by‑Step DDP Process

Request Quote
Provide shipment details: origin, destination, commodity (model, weight, value), incoterm request (DDP), pickup date, and delivery address. Carra Globe issues a landed‑cost quote inclusive of all duties/taxes.
Shipment Preparation
Client confirms and book pickup. Carra Globe provides packing guidelines, pallet configurations, and export labels. Hardware is securely packaged and picked up from your site or factory.
Export & Transit
Export customs declaration filed on your behalf. Shipment moves via selected mode (air, sea, road), consolidated if needed. Tracking is activated in the portal.
Import Customs Clearance
Carra Globe submits import declarations, pays duties/taxes, and handles inspections. If licensing or approvals are needed (e.g. encryption devices), these are managed proactively.
Domestic Handling & Delivery
Local delivery partners receive the cleared shipment. Final doorstep delivery or delivery to IT facility or DC. Proof of delivery (POD) collected electronically; customer notified.
Post‑Delivery Support
Final delivery report shared with the shipper. Claims handling if needed. Follow up on customs refunds or duty drawbacks if applicable.

Industry Use Cases

Enterprise Data Centre Rollouts

Large-scale IT hardware installations for banks, retail chains, hyperscale data centres. Carra Globe manages cross-border deployment of racks, servers, switches, cables, and spares under a single contract, with customs simplified and timelines met.

Global Warranty & Spare‑Part Logistics

Smart OEMs and VARs ship spare parts and replacement devices globally. With Carra Globe DDP, they deliver replacement servers, SSDs, batteries, etc., directly to customers—no customs confusion or inbound delays.

Channel Partner Shipments

Hardware vendors and distributors send demo units, evaluation kits, and export sample gear to prospects overseas. DDP ensures evaluation hardware arrives duty-paid and ready to demo—accelerating sales cycles.

Tech Installations & Field Services

System integrators shipping large volumes of networking hardware, workstations, or media devices for retail rollouts or event tech set-ups. Delivered under DDP, with optional on-site setup, packing removal, and return logistics.

Urgent Disaster Recovery Deployments

When hardware needs urgent dispatch—for example post-failure recovery, disaster relief, or spare server deployment—Carra Globe offers air‑charter DDP, premium customs status, and priority delivery, minimizing downtime.

Why Choose Carra Globe for DDP Shipping Solutions?

At Carra Globe, we specialize in providing seamless Delivered Duty Paid shipping services tailored to your global supply chain needs.

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Expertise in DDP shipments to the USA, DDP to the UK post-Brexit, DDP China to Europe, and beyond

Solutions for DDP for Amazon FBA shipments, pharmaceuticals, high-value e-commerce, and more

Compliance management, including VAT registration support and customs brokerage

Access to the best DDP freight forwarders and DDP fulfillment services

How to Negotiate DDP Terms in Contracts

When agreeing to DDP terms (Delivered Duty Paid), clear contract language is crucial. Make sure the contract explicitly lists all taxes, duties, and fees you are responsible for. It should clearly state who is liable for customs delays and exactly when risk transfers from seller to buyer. To protect yourself, include liability limits to cap potential costs. Finally, always specify how disputes will be resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)?
Under the Incoterms rules, DDP means the seller is responsible for delivery including all duties, taxes, customs clearance, and transportation until goods are delivered at the named place in the destination country.
Yes—we operate as your export shipper and importer‑for‑customs purposes legally registered in most countries via local affiliates or bonded import entities.
Carra Globe handles both—export and import clearance, pays the required duties/taxes, and charges them back to you in the DDP quote.
Absolutely. We manage export controls, telecom licenses, and product certifications required for such devices.
Most DDP IT hardware shipments clear within 24–48 hours in regular markets. In restricted or inspection‑heavy zones, it may take 3–5 days.
We can structure the shipment so the customer receives delivery with VAT paid and provides you a valid invoice referencing VAT payment—depending on local rules, reverse‑charge or VAT reclaim may apply.
Standard cargo insurance is included in your quote covering theft, damage, or loss. Extended coverage or higher declared value can be added.
Yes—our APIs support built‑in booking, documentation, tracking updates, and POD retrieval, enabling seamless automation.
Our landed‑cost engine and customs teams continuously monitor changes and will notify you if estimates need adjustment before acceptance.

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