(Delivered at Place) is an Incoterm where the seller is responsible for delivering goods to a specified destination, but the buyer is responsible for import duties and taxes.
How It Works:
- The seller arranges transportation to the destination.
- Goods are delivered ready for unloading.
- Risk remains with the seller until delivery.
- The buyer handles customs clearance and duties.
- The buyer unloads the goods.
Benefits:
- Reduces logistics burden for buyers
- Clearly defines delivery responsibility
- Suitable for door-to-door shipments
- Flexible across transport modes
Example:
An exporter delivers goods to a buyer’s warehouse under DAP terms, but the buyer pays import duties and taxes.