Delivered Duty Paid by ocean is the most hands‑off way to move goods while keeping costs low. It suits non‑urgent shipments that still need predictable customs and last‑mile delivery. If you already use sea freight from China for bulk moves, DDP adds full compliance, duties, and taxes so your buyer does not touch clearance.
What DDP sea includes
Under DDP, ZGGShip manages pickup at your factory, export clearance, ocean freight, destination customs, duties and taxes, and final delivery to your address or warehouse. You get one all‑in rate and a single point of contact. This reduces coordination time, miscommunication, and unexpected fees at arrival.
When DDP sea is the right choice
- You ship medium to large volumes where air is too costly but transit can be planned ahead.
- You want e‑commerce, wholesale, or B2B shipping from China to Canada with duties, taxes, and paperwork handled end to end.
- You need consolidated LCL for multiple SKUs or periodic FCL to replenish inventory.
- You prefer door to door accountability with clear milestones and tracking.
Typical timeline and cost drivers
DDP sea timing depends on origin city, destination, service level, and season. As a rule of thumb, allow 2 to 5 days for origin handling, 15 to 30 days port to port to Vancouver, and 25 to 40 days to Toronto or Montreal via transload and rail, plus 1 to 7 days for local delivery. Main cost drivers are volume or weight chargeable, FCL vs LCL, inland pickup and delivery distance, duty rate by HS code, and any inspections or compliance testing.
What ZGGShip handles for you
- Factory pickup, export docs, and booking with reliable carriers
- Ocean leg and destination terminal handling
- Canada customs brokerage, duties and taxes prepayment, and release
- Final mile delivery to your warehouse, 3PL, or FBA as needed
- Shipment visibility and proactive exception management
Documents you provide
Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes with clear product descriptions, buyer and consignee details, and any permits or certificates for regulated goods. This speeds classification and keeps your cargo moving. For a full checklist and planning tips, see our complete Canada shipping guide.
Pro tips to lower cost and risk
- Choose LCL below roughly 12 to 15 CBM and move to FCL when you can fill most of a 20‑foot container.
- Share accurate dimensions and packaging plans to avoid remeasurement fees.
- Label cartons clearly and keep SKU lists aligned with the packing list.
- Confirm duty rate during quoting, not after arrival.
- Avoid restricted or battery‑heavy goods without proper compliance files.
- Book early during peak months to secure space and stable rates.
Next step
Tell us your product, volume, pickup city, and delivery postal code. We will return an all‑in DDP quotation with route options and the earliest sailing. Ready to start your next DDP sea shipment to Canada? Get a quote or contact our team.