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DAP (Delivered at Place)
An Incoterms rule where the seller delivers goods to a named destination and the buyer handles import clearance, duties and taxes.
Delivered at Place (DAP) is an Incoterms rule where the seller bears the cost and risk of transporting goods to a named place in the destination country. The goods are delivered when they are made available to the buyer, ready for unloading.
Under DAP the buyer is responsible for import clearance and pays any duties, taxes and customs fees. In parcel shipping, DAP is the modern equivalent of what many people still call DDU.
DAP keeps the seller's checkout simple but moves the duty and tax bill to the customer, which can lead to unexpected charges at delivery and refused parcels if it is not explained up front.
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