How to offer DDP shipping at checkout
You offer DDP at checkout by calculating duties, taxes, and fees in real time, presenting the full landed cost, and collecting these charges during payment. Generate DDP-compliant labels and customs documentation, then ship with services that accept prepaid duties. Sync order data to automate declarations and consolidate tracking and exceptions. Prepayment eliminates doorstep collection and clearance holds, enabling faster processing, shorter transit, and more predictable delivery windows across destinations.
FAQ
### What does DDP mean at checkout?
It means duties, taxes, and import fees are calculated upfront and collected during payment, so the shipment clears customs without buyer action, reducing delays and refusals.
### How do I calculate and display landed cost in real time?
Classify items with HS codes, set customs value and origin, apply destination-specific rules and de minimis thresholds, then return duties, taxes, and fees to the checkout for collection.
### Will collecting duties at checkout make delivery faster and more predictable?
Yes. Prepaid duties remove doorstep collection and most clearance holds, enabling immediate customs processing, fewer handoffs, and more accurate delivery estimates and on‑time performance.
### Do I need specific labels or carriers for DDP?
Yes. Generate DDP-compliant labels and commercial invoices that indicate prepaid duties, and choose carrier services that support DDP to prevent customs rejections and handover delays.
