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Incoterms 2020 Decision & Comparison Guide

Never get surprised by hidden freight bills or customs fees. See exactly who pays for shipping, who handles customs, and where damage risk transfers between you and your Chinese supplier.

Which Incoterm Fits Your Shipment? (Click to Inspect)

All 11 Rules:
DDP— Delivered Duty Paid
Any Transport ModeBest For: Amazon FBA sellers, e-commerce brands, and commercial importers who do not want to manage customs.

Maximum responsibility for seller; zero friction for buyer. Complete landed-cost predictability.

China Export Customs:
Supplier Handles
International Freight:
Supplier Pays
Cargo Transit Insurance:
Seller Covers
Destination Import Duties & Taxes:
Paid by Seller/DDP
Where Cargo Damage Risk Shifts:

When goods are delivered to the buyer's specified address with all import duties, taxes, and clearance completed.

Cost Responsibility Breakdown:

Seller / JCD Forwarder pays 100% of transport, export, ocean/air freight, import tariffs, VAT, and final delivery.

Side-by-Side Incoterms Comparison

Compare any two commercial terms to verify exact contractual liability shifts

Term Option A
Export Customs:Seller Responsibility
Main Carriage Freight:Buyer Pays
Cargo Insurance:Buyer
Destination Duties/Taxes:Buyer Pays
Where Risk Shifts:When goods pass over the vessel's rail and are securely stowed on board the ship at origin port.
Term Option B
Export Customs:Seller Responsibility
Main Carriage Freight:Seller Pays
Cargo Insurance:Seller
Destination Duties/Taxes:Seller Pays
Where Risk Shifts:When goods are delivered to the buyer's specified address with all import duties, taxes, and clearance completed.