DDU shipping, or Delivered Duty Unpaid, is a logistics arrangement where risks are shared between the supplier and the customer. The supplier assumes responsibility for the goods until they arrive at the agreed place of unloading, typically a port or designated location. After delivery, the buyer takes ownership and manages further logistics. 

WHAT DOES DDU MEAN? 

Supplier Responsibilities: 

1. Ensuring delivery of the goods to the buyer’s country. 
2. Preparation of all necessary documentation including licenses, fees, and other requirements for the buyer to receive the goods. 
3. Payment of transportation fees and insurance costs during transit.

It’s crucial for the buyer to specify the exact delivery location; otherwise, the supplier has discretion in choosing it. 

Buyer Responsibilities: 

1. Ideal for low-cost purchases, reducing the need for high insurance premiums for the supplier. 
2. Buyers can purchase goods at lower initial costs without upfront taxes, transportation fees, or customs duties, which are paid later. 
3. Sellers have fewer responsibilities compared to DDP terms, where obligations extend beyond port unloading, reducing administrative burdens.
    

Disadvantages:

1. Buyers face increased responsibilities post-shipment, including organizing transportation and managing customs procedures. 
2. There’s a significant amount of documentation required immediately upon cargo arrival, placing additional demands on the buyer. 

Electronic data exchange (EDI) can streamline document transfer with mutual consent. 

DDU SHIPPING TERMS WITH INVESTACK LOGISTICS 

INVESTACK LOGISTICS specializes in organizing cargo shipments from China to specific ports in the USA under DDU terms. Our partnership with Amazon ensures optimized logistics processes at every stage. With extensive experience in DDU shipments, we mitigate transportation risks effectively, safeguarding your cargo throughout transit.