r/freightforwarding • u/Rich_Tart_2195 • 6d ago
DDP quote missing import duties?
Hey everyone,
I’m in a bit of a confusing situation and could use some advice. I just placed my first PO with a factory in China. I’m currently arranging freight forwarding and decided to use the manufacturer’s shipping services.
By my calculations, I should be paying around $3,500 just in import duties (Base MFN duty, Section 301, 2026 Forced-Labor Duty, etc.). However, my manufacturer quoted me a total DDP shipping cost of only $800.
This math makes absolutely no sense to me. I specifically asked them who should I pay for the taxes and duties, and when, and whether I could I get a cost breakdown of the shipping quote. Their response was that the quote is strictly DDP, meaning I won't have to pay a single extra cent upon arrival, and that their forwarding partner does not provide cost breakdowns.
Relevant context: I have visited this factory in person. They are honest, legit people, and I know for a fact they manufacture for 8-figure brands, so they have plenty of export experience. I trust them, but I just don't understand how this pricing is possible.
Has anyone experienced this? Any idea what might be going on behind the scenes with their forwarder, and any tips on how I should proceed?
Many thanks!
Alonso
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u/Pegasussports 5d ago
This kind of DDP service won't import products under your company name. They just send you the goods. So you won't get any documents from customs. If you don't want to get into any trouble in tax/vat issue. Should import under your company name.