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Ship DDP from India to USA: A Practical Guide

Choose the right mode, meet compliance, and control costs when shipping DDP from India to the USA.

DDP vs DDUCourier vs Air vs LCL

When to choose DDP courier vs air cargo vs LCL

  • Courier: <70 kg and urgent
  • Air cargo: 50–500 kg time‑definite
  • LCL: 1–5 CBM cost‑efficient

Compliance checklist (USA)

  • HS code and valuation
  • Section 321 de minimis / Type 86
  • FDA/CPSC for regulated categories
  • Battery/perfume handling

Steps to ship DDP to USA

  • Confirm product docs
  • Generate labels
  • Pickup and photo QC
  • Type 86 filing
  • Delivery and duty paid

Cost levers

  • Volumetric weight
  • Fuel and remote area
  • DG/RA surcharges
  • Promotional rates