"Double clearance with tax included" (often referred to as "DDP shipping" in the industry) is a service model in international freight forwarding and cross-border logistics wherein the service provider handles both export customs clearance in the country of origin and import customs clearance in the destination country, with all relevant taxes and duties bundled into the total cost for a single, consolidated payment.
This model offers sellers a one-stop solution, streamlining processes through cargo consolidation and unified declarations; its operational structure aligns with the DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Incoterm. However, some service providers may engage in non-compliant practices to cut costs, creating risks such as cargo seizure, hefty fines, and the cargo owner ultimately bearing liability. In 2024, several freight forwarding companies experienced financial collapse due to such non-compliant operations.
