由 lltx1822 Transportation of Special Goods: Applicability and Operational Key Points of DAP and DDP
For special goods such as hazardous materials, fresh food, and precision instruments, there are significant differences in the applicability and operational key points of DAP and DDP.
In the transportation of hazardous materials, under the DAP term, the seller is responsible for transporting the hazardous materials to the designated destination but does not need to participate in import customs clearance. Therefore, the seller should focus on ensuring the compliance of the goods during export transportation, including providing accurate hazardous materials declaration forms, using packaging and labels that meet international standards (such as the IMDG Code). For example, when transporting lithium batteries, the UN38.3 label should be affixed to the outer packaging, and relevant safety inspection reports should be provided. The buyer, on the other hand, needs to handle the import permit for hazardous materials in accordance with the regulations of the destination country during import customs clearance, such as obtaining relevant certifications from the US Department of Transportation (DOT). If the goods are detained due to incomplete customs clearance procedures on the buyer’s part, the buyer shall bear the risks.
When transporting hazardous materials using DDP, the seller needs to fully control both the transportation and customs clearance processes. In addition to meeting the export transportation requirements, the seller also needs to have an in – depth understanding of the special regulations on hazardous materials in the importing country. For example, the EU implements the REACH regulation for certain chemicals. The seller must ensure that the goods’ components meet the standards and submit a complete Safety Data Sheet (SDS) during customs clearance. Since the seller is responsible for customs clearance, any non – compliance may result in high fines or even the destruction of the goods. Therefore, it is essential to closely cooperate with professional hazardous materials transportation and customs clearance agents to ensure full – process compliance.