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What Is the Difference Between FOB and DDP?
FOB means you take the goods at the port of loading and handle freight, insurance, duty and onward delivery. DDP means the goods arrive at your door with duty paid. The right choice depends on whether you have a customs broker.
When FOB makes senseYou have an established forwarder and broker, or you are consolidating with other suppliers. You control the freight and carry the risk from the port.
When DDP makes senseYou want a known landed cost before committing. This is common in the Gulf, where buyers routinely ask for DDP into Jebel Ali.
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Both. We quote FOB or DDP depending on how you handle customs, and the CBM packing sheet supports either.
DDP covers delivery to your named destination with duty paid. Confirm the exact delivery point at quotation stage so the quote matches what you expect.
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