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DAP vs DDP: The Real Cost of Customs Risk
Episode 4174
Published 1 month ago
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When a DAP quote comes in ten percent cheaper than DDP, are you actually saving money—or buying yourself a part-time job as an importer? This episode breaks down the real cost difference between Delivered at Place and Delivered Duty Paid. We walk through bond requirements, broker fees, exam risks, and the accounting illusion that makes DAP look cheaper than it is. If you're buying B2B under either incoterm, you need to know where the hidden meters are running.