🔄 Double Clearance & Tax Included
Complete Guide to DDP Shipping Service
📦 What is Double Clearance?
Double Clearance refers to the process where customs clearance is handled in both the origin country (export) and destination country (import). Tax Included means all import duties, VAT/GST, and other taxes are covered in the quoted price.
🚢 Export Clearance
Customs declaration in
origin country
🛃 Import Clearance
Customs declaration in
destination country
💰 Tax Included
Duties & VAT/GST
covered in price
🚚 Door to Door
Complete logistics
to your address
⚖️ Double Clearance vs Single Clearance
| Item | Single Clearance (FOB) | Double Clearance (DDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Export Customs | ✗ Buyer arranges | ✓ Provider handles |
| Ocean/Air Freight | ✓ Varies | ✓ Included |
| Import Customs | ✗ Buyer arranges | ✓ Provider handles |
| Import Duty | ✗ Buyer pays | ✓ Included |
| VAT / GST | ✗ Buyer pays | ✓ Included |
| Destination Charges | ✗ Buyer pays | ✓ Included |
| Delivery to Door | ✗ Extra arrangement | ✓ Included |
| Cost Predictability | Low (many unknowns) | High (all-inclusive) |
💵 Cost Breakdown: What's Included?
| Cost Item | Single (FOB) | Double (DDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin Charges | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ocean/Air Freight | Varies | ✓ |
| Destination Charges | ✗ | ✓ |
| Import Duty | ✗ | ✓ |
| VAT / GST | ✗ | ✓ |
| Customs Brokerage Fee | ✗ | ✓ |
| Delivery to Door | ✗ | ✓ |
| Documentation Fee | Varies | ✓ |
👥 DDP Responsibilities
📤 Shipper
• Provide goods & invoice
• Cooperate with export
• Pay for goods
🚛 Logistics Provider
• Arrange full transport
• Handle both clearances
• Pay taxes on your behalf
• Deliver to door
📥 Consignee
• Receive goods
• Zero extra charges
• Zero customs hassle
🌍 De Minimis Thresholds by Country
De Minimis = The value threshold below which no duties or taxes are charged
| Country | Threshold | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | $800 USD | Per shipment limit |
| 🇬🇧 UK | £135 GBP | VAT applies above |
| 🇪🇺 EU | €150 EUR | Varies slightly |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1,000 AUD | GST threshold |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥10,000 JPY | ~$70 USD |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20 CAD | Low threshold |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $400 SGD | No import duty |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ~VND 1M | ~$40 USD |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ฿1,500 THB | ~$45 USD |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | RM 500 | ~$110 USD |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | ₱10,000 PHP | ~$180 USD |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $3 USD | Very low |
❌ Common Misconceptions
✗ Common Mistakes
Tax included = no taxes paid
Double clearance = double cost
All products can be shipped
Any port available
Customs always smooth
✓ Correct Understanding
Taxes included in quote price
Hassle-free service, worth it
Special goods need permits
Confirm route availability
Compliant declaration required
📋 DDP Shipping Process
📝 Booking
Provide cargo details (description, weight, volume, destination)
📄 Document Preparation
Commercial invoice, packing list, cargo details
🚢 Export Clearance
Customs declaration at origin (e.g., China)
🚛 Transportation to Port
Trucking to port, loading onto vessel/aircraft
🌊 Ocean/Air Transit
Freight to destination port
🛃 Import Clearance
Destination customs + tax payment
🚚 Door Delivery
Final delivery to consignee's address
✅ Delivery Complete
Consignee signs receipt, process finished