Quick answer
- DDP: one all-in price — TY Freight pays EU/UK duty and VAT
- DDU: you pay import tax separately at customs
- Most EU e-commerce importers choose DDP for predictability
DDP and DDU define who pays import duty and VAT on China–Europe shipments. Most importers choose DDP for a single landed cost; DDU suits those with an existing EU customs broker.
Why DDP Wins for EU E-commerce
No surprise VAT bills, no broker coordination — one invoice from TY Freight.
When DDU Makes Sense
If you have EU VAT registration and want to reclaim import VAT, DDU may offer accounting advantages. Consult your tax adviser.
Transit Times & Last-Mile Delivery
- Road freight (卡航): ~25 days door to door with signature delivery
- Rail: ~35 days — cost-effective for 5–30 CBM
- Sea FCL/LCL: ~50 days — lowest cost for bulk orders
- Last mile: truck, DHL, UPS, or DPD to your door or warehouse
- Tracking: full shipment visibility from Guangzhou pickup to delivery
- Payment: Alibaba Trade Assurance on tyfreight.en.alibaba.com after quote confirmation
TY Freight Forwarder (Guangzhou Tianyu International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.) · Email: ben.luo@gscforwarder.com · WhatsApp: +86 198 7421 2781 · Office: Rm 210, Bldg 1, 18 Helong 1st Rd, Baiyun, Guangzhou · Alibaba: tyfreight.en.alibaba.com
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Road ~25d · Rail ~35d · Sea ~50d DDP to EU & UK. Full tracking. Alibaba payment.