You find a factory. You ask for DDP. They say no. Or worse, they quote FOB and hide duties. A Nashville streetwear brand paid $12,000 extra last summer. Customs shock. I own Fumao Clothing in Shanghai. We do DDP daily. Free quotes. Door to door.
Yes, you can get a DDP production estimate for your clothing line. Send specs. We include all costs.
I ship to the US weekly. This guide shows how it works. Let’s roll.
How to Request DDP Pricing Up Front?
Most factories push FOB. We lead with DDP.
Ask for DDP in your first email. We quote total landed cost.
Why Start with DDP Terms?
No duty surprises. You budget exact. A polo brand requested DDP. Knew retail price day 1.
What Files Do We Need for DDP?
Tech pack. Quantities. US port. We calculate all. A jacket client sent tech pack. Quote in 12 hours.
What Costs Does DDP Cover Exactly?
FOB stops at ship. DDP goes to your door.
DDP includes freight, duties, clearance, and delivery. Zero extra.
How Do We Calculate US Duties?
HS code lookup. Cotton knit 6006. We use USITC HTS. A shorts brand paid 16%. We quoted exact.
Why Include Inland Trucking?
Port to warehouse. We add $0.40 per unit. A kids’ wear client got door delivery. No rental truck hassle.
| Cost Item | FOB Price | DDP Add |
|---|---|---|
| Production | $6.50 | Included |
| Duty+Freight | - | $2.10 |
| Total | - | $8.60 |
How Accurate Are Our DDP Quotes?
We lock rates. No shocks.
DDP quotes match final invoice within 3%. We eat small changes.
Why Currency Lock Matters?
USD fixed 30 days. No FX risk. A blouse brand locked rate. Final matched 100%.
How We Handle Duty Changes?
Rare hikes. We cover under 5%. A sweater client saw 2% rise. We absorbed.
Why Choose DDP for Small Runs?
Big brands love DDP. Startups need it more.
DDP works from 1,000 units. We scale freight.
What MOQ for DDP Savings?
1,000 units break even. 3,000 save 15%. A swimwear label started 1,500. Landed $1.20 cheaper.
How DDP Speeds Your Launch?
No customs delay. Direct to store. A sportswear brand hit shelves 10 days early.
Conclusion
You can get a DDP production estimate today. It covers everything. It’s free. It’s accurate.
I run DDP for 20 US brands. Last month, a California activewear line got DDP for 4,000 hoodies. Landed on time. Sold out in 3 weeks.
Stop paying hidden fees. Go DDP.
Want your free DDP estimate? Contact our Business Director Elaine at elaine@fumaoclothing.com. Send tech pack and quantity. Quote in 24 hours.
