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DDP vs DDU: What Importers Must Know
Who pays import duties — you or the seller — and why DDP is the safer choice for most North America shipments.
- Who pays duties — you or the seller
- When DDU still makes sense
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China to Canada: Air vs Ocean Freight
Transit times, costs, and what to pack in each channel — a complete side-by-side for the Canada lane.
- Transit: 5–7 vs 18–25 days
- Cost & what to pack in each
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