Freight and origin
Ocean or air from Shenzhen, Shanghai, or Ningbo. Export clearance, origin handling, and B/L issuance all included.
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DDP shipping · China → USA
DDP shipping from China to the USA — duty, MPF, HMF, and Section 301 itemised before you agree to it.
Delivered Duty Paid from China to the US with freight, HTS classification, duty, MPF at 0.3464%, HMF at 0.125%, Section 301 exposure, and final-mile delivery broken out as named components — not buried in a round number. The importer of record is confirmed in writing on the quote.
All-induty and taxes included
Itemisedevery component named
HTS + 301classified before quoting
24hquote turnaround
1
Landed cost number
MPF 0.3464%
itemised, min/max capped
HMF 0.125%
ocean freight only
Section 301
confirmed at classification
What DDP into the US covers
Every component named — nothing billed on delivery.
US customs adds layers that most DDP quotes quietly round off: MPF, HMF, Section 301, and the customs bond. We itemise each one so the landed cost you agree is the landed cost you pay.
HTS classification
Duty is driven by classification, so the HTS code is settled before quoting. Section 301 exposure is checked at the same time.
Duty + MPF + HMF
Import duty at the HTS rate, MPF at 0.3464% subject to minimum and maximum caps, and HMF at 0.125% on ocean shipments.
Final-mile delivery
Drayage from the port and trucking to your door, DC, or Amazon FBA appointment — included in the one number.
Where DDP into the US goes wrong
The DDP quotes you should walk away from.
No Section 301 check
Many China-origin HTS codes carry additional Section 301 tariffs on top of standard duty. A DDP quote that does not check your classification is either guessing or hiding the cost — both surface later as a supplementary invoice or a misdeclaration.
Nobody named as IOR
Someone has to be legally responsible for the CBP entry. If the quote does not say who the importer of record is, the answer is usually nobody — which is a problem discovered at the border.
Under-declared value
Cheap DDP is sometimes cheap because the declared value is wrong. That exposure sits with the importer, not the forwarder who quoted it.
Itemised landed cost
What sits inside one DDP number into the United States.
A DDP quote that will not break these out is asking you to trust a round figure. Ours names each component so you can compare it against a FOB quote properly — and Section 301 exposure is flagged at classification, not after entry.
| Component | What it covers | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Freight | Ocean or air leg from China to the US, including origin handling and export clearance | Prodoer |
| Customs entry | HTS classification, CBP form 7501, and broker work at destination | Prodoer |
| Import duty | HTS classification rate — varies by product, confirmed before quoting | Prodoer |
| MPF + HMF | MPF 0.3464% (min/max capped) + HMF 0.125% on ocean freight | Prodoer |
| Section 301 | Additional tariff on many China-origin HTS codes — confirmed at classification | Prodoer |
| Customs bond | Single-entry or continuous bond, required before first entry | Prodoer |
| Final-mile delivery | Drayage and delivery to door, DC, or Amazon FBA appointment | Prodoer |
US customs & compliance under DDP
The filing calendar and fee structure we handle on your behalf.
US import clearance is unusually deadline-driven — the ISF must reach CBP 24 hours before loading in China. Under DDP we handle the full calendar and settle every fee, so nothing is billed to you on delivery.
| Requirement | Who handles it under DDP | When |
|---|---|---|
| ISF / 10+2 | Prodoer files | 24h before loading in China |
| AMS manifest | Carrier / NVOCC | 24–48h pre-sailing |
| HTS classification | Prodoer | Before entry filing |
| CBP entry (form 7501) | Prodoer | On arrival |
| Customs bond | Prodoer arranges | Before first entry |
| MPF 0.3464% | Prodoer settles | At entry |
| HMF 0.125% | Prodoer settles (ocean only) | At entry |
| Section 301 review | Prodoer | Before booking |
| FDA / FCC / CPSC | Importer, product dependent | Before import |
How it works
Classify, itemise, move, deliver.
01 — Classify
HTS code and Section 301
Duty, MPF, HMF, and Section 301 exposure all follow from classification. We settle the HTS code first so the DDP number is real, not guessed.
02 — Itemise
Break out the landed cost
Freight, entry, duty, MPF, HMF, Section 301, bond, and delivery are shown separately and totalled — with the importer of record named in writing.
03 — Move
Ship and file ISF
Cargo moves on the agreed mode. ISF is filed 24 hours before loading, and entry documents are prepared to CBP deadlines.
04 — Deliver
Cleared, paid, delivered
Duty, MPF, HMF settled by us, CBP entry filed, and cargo delivered to your door, DC, or Amazon FBA. No release invoice reaches you.
FAQ
China → USA DDP shipping FAQ
How DDP works, MPF and HMF, Section 301, importer of record, and Amazon FBA delivery. Don't see yours? An agent answers it in minutes.
How does DDP shipping to the USA work?
Under DDP, one number covers freight, CBP entry, import duty at the HTS rate, MPF at 0.3464%, HMF at 0.125% on ocean shipments, Section 301 tariffs where they apply, the customs bond, and final-mile delivery. We classify the product, itemise every component, name the importer of record, and settle all fees with CBP. Nothing is billed to you on delivery.
What is MPF and how is it calculated?
MPF — Merchandise Processing Fee — is a CBP ad valorem fee of 0.3464% of the entered value, subject to a minimum and maximum cap that adjust periodically. It applies to both air and ocean imports. We include it as a named line in the DDP quote rather than folding it into a round figure.
What is HMF and does it apply to air freight?
HMF — Harbor Maintenance Fee — is 0.125% of the value of the goods and applies only to ocean freight imports, not air. Under DDP we include HMF on ocean shipments and exclude it from air, which is one reason the itemised breakdown matters: a DDP quote that does not separate MPF from HMF is not telling you what you are paying for.
How do Section 301 tariffs affect DDP shipping to the US?
Section 301 tariffs apply to many China-origin HTS classifications on top of standard duty, and the rate varies by product. Because duty follows classification, we check your HTS code against the current Section 301 list before quoting — a DDP number built on a wrong or unexamined code is wrong in whichever direction you discover later.
Who is the importer of record on a DDP shipment to the US?
It must be established before booking. Depending on the product and arrangement it may be us, a designated import entity, or you. The answer determines who carries the compliance exposure if the entry is later questioned, which is why we put it in writing on the quote rather than leaving it implied.
Can you deliver DDP to Amazon FBA in the US?
Yes, where the product, importer arrangement, and fulfilment centre qualify. Amazon will not act as importer of record, so DDP into FBA requires the IOR question to be settled explicitly. We itemise duty, MPF, HMF, bond, and delivery so DDP into FBA is an operating decision rather than a vague assurance.
China → USA DDP quote
Get an itemised landed cost into the US, not a round number.
Send the product, HS code if known, declared value, and delivery address. One agent replies with freight, duty, MPF, HMF, Section 301 exposure, and delivery shown separately — and names the importer of record.
Get an itemised landed cost into the US, not a round number.
Send the product, HS code if known, declared value, and delivery address. One agent replies with freight, duty, MPF, HMF, Section 301 exposure, and delivery shown separately — and names the importer of record.