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DDP Quote Checklist: 12 Things to Confirm Before Quoting a US Buyer

October 22, 2026 · DDP shipping

A DDP price is a promise. Each item below is a cost or risk that, if missed, comes out of your margin.

Product and duty

  1. 10-digit HTS code confirmed for every SKU.
  2. Origin: genuinely Vietnamese, with production records.
  3. All duty layers: base, Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD — see 2026 tariffs.
  4. Agency rules: FDA, CPSC, FCC, EPA or Lacey Act requirements.

Importer and paperwork

  1. IOR named and compliant with 2026 rules — details.
  2. Customs bond sufficient for the expected duty.
  3. ISF data available 24 hours before loading.

Freight and delivery

  1. Mode and routing agreed (port, rail, transit time).
  2. Delivery address type: commercial, residential, Amazon, 3PL.
  3. Accessorials: liftgate, appointment, inside delivery.

Commercial protection

  1. Validity period of the quote and freight rate.
  2. Tariff-change clause: who pays if duties change before entry — see DDP contract clauses.
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