Under the DAP (Delivered At Place) trade term, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the named destination in Germany, while the buyer handles import duties and VAT.
Pickup at Origin (China)
Goods are collected from the supplier’s factory or warehouse in China.Export Documentation & China Customs Clearance
The seller arranges export documents (invoice, packing list, export declaration) and completes export customs clearance in China.International Transportation
Cargo is transported from China to Germany by sea, rail, or air, based on the agreed transit time and budget.Arrival in Germany
The shipment arrives at the German port, airport, or rail terminal.Import Customs Clearance (Buyer’s Responsibility)
Import clearance is carried out in Germany. The buyer pays import duties and VAT, while the seller provides necessary documents and supports the process.On-Carriage to Final Destination
After customs clearance, the seller arranges inland transportation by truck or rail to the named place in Germany.Final Delivery (DAP Destination)
Goods are delivered ready for unloading at the buyer’s specified address. Unloading is the buyer’s responsibility.
DAP door-to-door shipping offers buyers a clear cost structure and reduces logistics complexity, while sellers maintain control over the transportation process up to the final destination.
