DDP and FOB describe substantially different handover arrangements. FOB is a sea or inland-waterway rule centered on loading at the origin port; DDP extends the seller’s obligations to the agreed destination and import arrangement.
Why the quoted prices look different
An FOB purchase price and a DDP purchase price do not normally cover the same journey. Comparing only the supplier’s headline amount leaves out the transport and import costs that fall after the agreed handover.
Map the shipment stage by stage
Write down supplier delivery, origin handling, main freight, import clearance and final delivery. Identify who arranges and pays for each stage under the actual contract. Confirm the named port or place instead of relying on the abbreviation alone.
Keep transport mode in view
FOB belongs to the sea and inland-waterway group of Incoterms rules. Do not mechanically label every airport or courier handover FOB. Discuss a rule appropriate to the chosen mode and physical handover with the contracting parties.
Request the missing freight scope
If the supplier’s scope ends at origin, request a freight quote covering the remaining movement. If a duty-paid offer is proposed, check the importer structure and written exclusions. The correct comparison is the cost and responsibility of the complete purchase.
Before you book
Use this guide to prepare your shipment information and compare shipping scopes. Current service availability, cargo acceptance and destination requirements must be checked for the actual booking. Send SUJIE Logistics the product description, supplier city, receiving postcode and any final packing data for a practical discussion.
Useful reference
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