UK/EU DDP service to the U.S
This policy outlines the terms and client obligations for all DDP shipments utilizing the Borderless360 service from the UK and EU into the United States.
1. Duty and Tax Payment Requirement
- Under DDP terms, all applicable Duties & Taxes must be paid upon invoice is received.
- Borderless360 reserves the rights to request deposit for D&T invoice settlement (subject to order volume).
- Delayed payment of Duties & Taxes and Surcharges might lead to service suspension.
2. Applicable Fees and Surcharges
The following surcharges will apply to shipments utilizing this UK/EU to US DDP service:
Fee Type | Origin | Amount | Description |
Surcharge per Parcel | EU | € 2.00 per parcel | A flat surcharge applied to every individual shipment originating from the EU. |
Surcharge per Parcel | UK | £ 1.75 per parcel | A flat surcharge applied to every individual shipment originating from the UK. |
3. Client Obligations for Customs Data
To ensure smooth processing and avoid shipment delays, holds, or rejections at U.S. customs, clients are strictly obligated to provide highly accurate and correct customs data:
- HS Codes: HS codes must be precise and match the product classification exactly.
- Customs Descriptions: Product descriptions must be detailed, clear, and accurate.
Summary of Client Obligations:
- Ensure 100% accuracy of HS codes and customs descriptions.
- Payment of Duties & Taxes and the applicable country-specific Surcharge per Parcel (€ 2.00 or £ 1.75).
- Borderless360 reserves the rights to request deposit for D&T invoice settlement (subject to order volume).