Episode Details

You place an order on Alibaba, the supplier asks if you need help with customs, and you say yes. That single decision determines who controls your clearance, your bond, and your long-term import cost structure. This episode breaks down the hidden mechanics of DAP vs. DDP, what actually happens when your supplier subcontracts a local broker you’ll never meet, and why building your own broker relationship — even on ad-hoc per-shipment terms — can save you money, give you visibility into duties and HS codes, and protect you from port holds and storage fees. If you import anything into Israel (or the US), this is the fork in the road you need to understand.