Landed-cost resource
DDP sourcing checklist for custom signs from China.
Do not compare factory price with delivered market price. Build one landed-cost view from product, packing, freight, import handling and destination delivery.
Landed-cost components
| Component | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Factory product | Material, process and finish must match the approved specification. |
| Protective packing | Large letters can be volumetric; premium plaques need surface protection. |
| International freight | Courier, air and ocean economics change rapidly with size and urgency. |
| Import handling | Duty, tax and brokerage depend on destination and product classification. |
| Final delivery | Remote-area charges and site restrictions can affect the last mile. |
| Risk reserve | Custom production and project deadlines justify a controlled commercial buffer. |
When DDP is especially useful
DDP is commercially useful when the buyer wants one comparable delivered number and the logistics provider can support the destination reliably. It is not automatically the best incoterm for every large project, tax structure or trade customer.
Questions before accepting a DDP quote
- What exact postcode / city does the price cover?
- Are import duty and tax included or only freight and clearance?
- Is the shipment courier, air cargo or ocean freight?
- Who is the importer of record where local law requires one?
- What happens if dimensions or final packed volume change?
- Does the quote include residential, remote or appointment delivery surcharges?
Quote the decision the buyer actually faces
Give us the product dimensions and destination postcode so factory and logistics cost can be evaluated together.
Get a delivered-price path